Hanson School District 30-1

230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Hanson School District 30-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 389 students in Hanson School District 30-1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Hanson School District 30-1 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
6 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
389 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Hanson School District 30-1, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#7 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Hanson School District 30-1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanson School District 30-1 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.
68%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanson School District 30-1 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.
45-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hanson School District 30-1 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.
≥80%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Hanson School District 30-1 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.53
# American Indian Students
4 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
359 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
92%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
29
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,548 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,792 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Hanson School District 30-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Hanson School District 30-1 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
$13,548
$13,121
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Hanson School District 30-1 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
$10,792
$12,623
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Hanson School District 30-1 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 Hanson School District 30-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanson Elementary - 06
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Hanson Middle School - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Hanson High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #55.
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26730 423rd Ave
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hanson School District 30-1?
Hanson School District 30-1 manages 6 public schools serving 389 students.
What is the rank of Hanson School District 30-1?
Hanson School District 30-1 is ranked #7 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson School District 30-1?
92% of Hanson School District 30-1 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanson School District 30-1?
Hanson School District 30-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Hanson School District 30-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,792 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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