For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 442 students in Mclaughlin School District 15-2. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Mclaughlin School District 15-2 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
442 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Mclaughlin School District 15-2, 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 40-49% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Graduation Rate
40-49%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
# American Indian Students
422 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
96%
14%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
8 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
2%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
29
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,500 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,376 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,500
$12,971
Spending / Student
$23,376
$12,479
Best Mclaughlin School District 15-2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclaughlin High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 manages 3 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 is ranked #146 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 Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
96% of Mclaughlin School District 15-2 students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Mclaughlin School District 15-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,376 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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