Mccook Central School District 43-7

200 E Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 434 students in Mccook Central School District 43-7. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Mccook Central School District 43-7 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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 32% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
434 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Mccook Central School District 43-7, 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#117 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Mccook Central School District 43-7, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mccook Central School District 43-7 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.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mccook Central School District 43-7 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.
35-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mccook Central School District 43-7 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 Mccook Central School District 43-7 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
400 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
38
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
38
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,993 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,894 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Mccook Central School District 43-7 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Mccook Central School District 43-7 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
$13,993
$12,971
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Mccook Central School District 43-7 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
$12,894
$12,479
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Mccook Central School District 43-7 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 Mccook Central School District 43-7 Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccook Central High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Mccook Central Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: 5-8
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Goldenview Colony School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25473 438th Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Mccook Central Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mccook Central School District 43-7?
Mccook Central School District 43-7 manages 4 public schools serving 434 students.
What is the rank of Mccook Central School District 43-7?
Mccook Central School District 43-7 is ranked #117 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccook Central School District 43-7?
92% of Mccook Central School District 43-7 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mccook Central School District 43-7?
Mccook Central School District 43-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Mccook Central School District 43-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,894 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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