Top Rankings
Gettysburg School District 53-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 211 students in Gettysburg School District 53-1. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
211 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Gettysburg School District 53-1, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#13 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.51
# American Indian Students
7 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
182 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
86%
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
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
12
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,393 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,005 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,393
$12,971
Spending / Student
$16,005
$12,479
Best Gettysburg School District 53-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Gettysburg High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gettysburg School District 53-1?
Gettysburg School District 53-1 manages 3 public schools serving 211 students.
What is the rank of Gettysburg School District 53-1?
Gettysburg School District 53-1 is ranked #21 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg School District 53-1?
86% of Gettysburg School District 53-1 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 Gettysburg School District 53-1?
Gettysburg School District 53-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Gettysburg School District 53-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,005 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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