Top Rankings
Tea Area School District 41-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,362 students in Tea Area School District 41-5. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Tea Area School District 41-5 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
6 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
2,362 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Tea Area School District 41-5, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.51
# American Indian Students
31 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
18 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
71 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
1,968 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
84%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
255
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
178
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,583 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,832
$12,971
Spending / Student
$8,583
$12,479
Best Tea Area School District 41-5 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 W Charish St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E 7th St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Tea Area High School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Lancaster Dr
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tea Area Preschool - 07
Magnet School
131 N Poplar Ave
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tea Area School District 41-5?
Tea Area School District 41-5 manages 6 public schools serving 2,362 students.
What is the rank of Tea Area School District 41-5?
Tea Area School District 41-5 is ranked #31 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tea Area School District 41-5?
84% of Tea Area School District 41-5 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tea Area School District 41-5?
Tea Area School District 41-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Tea Area School District 41-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,583 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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