Top Rankings
Smee School District 15-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 188 students in Smee School District 15-3. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Smee School District 15-3 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
188 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Smee School District 15-3, 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 40-59% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.51
# American Indian Students
183 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
n/a
100,233 Students
% White Students
n/a
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
12
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
8
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,309 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,670 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,309
$12,971
Spending / Student
$24,670
$12,479
Best Smee School District 15-3 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakpala High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Wakpala Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Wakpala Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smee School District 15-3?
Smee School District 15-3 manages 3 public schools serving 188 students.
What is the rank of Smee School District 15-3?
Smee School District 15-3 is ranked #134 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smee School District 15-3?
97% of Smee School District 15-3 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smee School District 15-3?
Smee School District 15-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Smee School District 15-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,670 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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