Todd County School District 66-1

110 E Denver Dr
Mission, SD 57555
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Todd County School District 66-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,984 students in Todd County School District 66-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Todd County School District 66-1 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
11 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
1,984 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Todd County School District 66-1, 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 50-54% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#147 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Todd County School District 66-1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Todd County School District 66-1 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.
9%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Todd County School District 66-1 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.
8%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Todd County School District 66-1 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.
50-54%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Todd County School District 66-1 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.51
# American Indian Students
1,880 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
95%
14%
# Asian Students
14 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
16 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
1%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
230
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,249 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,549 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Todd County School District 66-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$48 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Todd County School District 66-1 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
$22,249
$12,971
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Todd County School District 66-1 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
$23,549
$12,479
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Todd County School District 66-1 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 Todd County School District 66-1 Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Klein Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Littleburg Elementary - 12
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28406 300 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary - 09
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #66.
O'kreek Elementary - 14
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44 School St
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Spring Creek Rte
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Grades: K-8
| 64 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Todd County Elementary - 16
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Todd County High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
He Dog Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25300 Bia #4
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rosebud Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Spotted Tail Dr
Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2411
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1212.
Todd County Middle School - 10
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27000 Us Hwy 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
Magnet School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 manages 13 public schools serving 1,984 students.
What is the rank of Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County School District 66-1?
95% of Todd County School District 66-1 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Todd County School District 66-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,549 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,984 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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