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Haakon School District 27-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 318 students in Haakon School District 27-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Haakon School District 27-1 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
318 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Haakon School District 27-1, 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.51
# American Indian Students
6 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
285 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
90%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
33
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,830 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 $12,157 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,830
$12,971
Spending / Student
$12,157
$12,479
Best Haakon School District 27-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milesville Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22053 Harding Grove Rd
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Philip High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Philip Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 7-8
| 49 students
Rank: #44.
Philip Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-6
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Haakon School District 27-1?
Haakon School District 27-1 manages 4 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Haakon School District 27-1?
Haakon School District 27-1 is ranked #85 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 science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Haakon School District 27-1?
90% of Haakon School District 27-1 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Haakon School District 27-1?
Haakon School District 27-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Haakon School District 27-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,157 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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