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Montrose School District 43-2 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 259 students in Montrose School District 43-2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Montrose School District 43-2 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), 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
259 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Montrose School District 43-2, which is ranked within the top 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.51
# American Indian Students
5 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
246 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
95%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
26
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,062 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,903 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,062
$12,971
Spending / Student
$12,903
$12,479
Best Montrose School District 43-2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montrose Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Montrose High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Montrose Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Orland Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45050 246th St
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montrose School District 43-2?
Montrose School District 43-2 manages 4 public schools serving 259 students.
What is the rank of Montrose School District 43-2?
Montrose School District 43-2 is ranked #48 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 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 Montrose School District 43-2?
95% of Montrose School District 43-2 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montrose School District 43-2?
Montrose School District 43-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Montrose School District 43-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,903 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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