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Groton Area School District 06-6 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 601 students in Groton Area School District 06-6. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Groton Area School District 06-6 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
601 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Groton Area School District 06-6, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
564 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
70
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,163 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,847 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,163
$13,121
Spending / Student
$11,847
$12,623
Best Groton Area School District 06-6 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groton Area High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Groton Area Middle School - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Groton Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Groton Area School District 06-6?
Groton Area School District 06-6 manages 3 public schools serving 601 students.
What is the rank of Groton Area School District 06-6?
Groton Area School District 06-6 is ranked #10 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Groton Area School District 06-6?
94% of Groton Area School District 06-6 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Groton Area School District 06-6?
Groton Area School District 06-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Groton Area School District 06-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,847 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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