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Garretson School District 49-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 460 students in Garretson School District 49-4. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Garretson School District 49-4 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
460 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Garretson School District 49-4, 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.51
# American Indian Students
7 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
408 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
89%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
42
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,467 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,152 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,467
$12,971
Spending / Student
$17,152
$12,479
Best Garretson School District 49-4 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garretson Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Garretson Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3453
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3453
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Garretson High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garretson School District 49-4?
Garretson School District 49-4 manages 3 public schools serving 460 students.
What is the rank of Garretson School District 49-4?
Garretson School District 49-4 is ranked #111 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garretson School District 49-4?
89% of Garretson School District 49-4 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garretson School District 49-4?
Garretson School District 49-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Garretson School District 49-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,152 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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