Freeman School District 33-1

1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 404 students in Freeman School District 33-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Freeman School District 33-1 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
5 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
404 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Freeman School District 33-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#89 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Freeman School District 33-1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Freeman School District 33-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Freeman School District 33-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Freeman School District 33-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Freeman School District 33-1 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
353 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
87%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
43
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,052 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,463 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Freeman School District 33-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Freeman School District 33-1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,052
$12,971
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Freeman School District 33-1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,463
$12,479
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Freeman School District 33-1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Freeman School District 33-1 Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42906 Colony Rd
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27709 Tschetter Ave
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Freeman Jr High - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Grades: 7-8
| 60 students
Rank: #44.
Freeman High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #55.
Freeman Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Grades: K-6
| 173 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freeman School District 33-1?
Freeman School District 33-1 manages 5 public schools serving 404 students.
What is the rank of Freeman School District 33-1?
Freeman School District 33-1 is ranked #75 out of 148 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 Freeman School District 33-1?
87% of Freeman School District 33-1 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeman School District 33-1?
Freeman School District 33-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Freeman School District 33-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,463 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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