Top Rankings
Wagner Community School District 11-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 905 students in Wagner Community School District 11-4. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
4 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
905 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wagner Community School District 11-4, 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 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
# American Indian Students
506 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
56%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
285 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
31%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
77
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,071 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,890 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,071
$12,971
Spending / Student
$16,890
$12,479
Best Wagner Community School District 11-4 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagner High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Wagner Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Grades: K-4
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Wagner Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Grades: 5-8
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center - 04
Magnet School
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Grades: PK
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 manages 4 public schools serving 905 students.
What is the rank of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 is ranked #109 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wagner Community School District 11-4?
56% of Wagner Community School District 11-4 students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Wagner Community School District 11-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,890 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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