For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 139 students in Estelline School District 28-2. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Estelline School District 28-2 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
139 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Estelline School District 28-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
123 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
89%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
-
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,079 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 102% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,353 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 102% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,079
$13,121
Spending / Student
$28,353
$12,623
Best Estelline School District 28-2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estelline Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Davis Ave
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Estelline High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 Davis Ave
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Estelline School District 28-2?
Estelline School District 28-2 manages 2 public schools serving 139 students.
What is the rank of Estelline School District 28-2?
Estelline School District 28-2 is ranked #115 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Estelline School District 28-2?
89% of Estelline School District 28-2 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Estelline School District 28-2?
Estelline School District 28-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Estelline School District 28-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,353 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 102% over four school years.
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