For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 290 students in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 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 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
290 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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.
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)
35-39%
42%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
# American Indian Students
7 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
263 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
91%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
23
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,855 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,521 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM

Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,855
$13,121

Spending / Student
$24,521
$12,623

Best Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 manages 3 public schools serving 290 students.
What is the rank of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 is ranked #80 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?
91% of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,521 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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