For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 283 students in Wall School District 51-5. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wall School District 51-5 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
283 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wall School District 51-5, 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
# American Indian Students
40 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
214 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
76%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
20
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,014 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,830 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,014
$12,971
Spending / Student
$11,830
$12,479
Best Wall School District 51-5 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wall Middle School - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Wall High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Wall Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Big White Elementary - 08
Magnet School
19910 222nd St
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wall School District 51-5?
Wall School District 51-5 manages 4 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Wall School District 51-5?
Wall School District 51-5 is ranked #70 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wall School District 51-5?
76% of Wall School District 51-5 students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wall School District 51-5?
Wall School District 51-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Wall School District 51-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,830 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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