Top Rankings
Ethan School District 17-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 283 students in Ethan School District 17-1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Ethan School District 17-1 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Ethan School District 17-1 are Ethan High School - 01, Ethan Jr. High - 03 and Ethan Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Ethan School District 17-1 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
283 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ethan School District 17-1, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 148 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
260 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
22
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,975 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,717 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,975
$12,971
Spending / Student
$11,717
$12,479
Best Ethan School District 17-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethan High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Ethan Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Grades: 7-8
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Ethan Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ethan School District 17-1?
Ethan School District 17-1 manages 3 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Ethan School District 17-1?
Ethan School District 17-1 is ranked #3 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ethan School District 17-1?
92% of Ethan School District 17-1 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ethan School District 17-1?
Ethan School District 17-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Ethan School District 17-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,717 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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