Top Rankings
Webster Area 18-5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 551 students in Webster Area 18-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Webster Area 18-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
551 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Webster Area 18-5 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.51
# American Indian Students
20 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
491 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
89%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
52
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,013 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,575 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,013
$12,971
Spending / Student
$10,575
$12,479
Best Webster Area 18-5 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Area High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Webster Area Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster Area 18-5 School District?
Webster Area 18-5 School District manages 3 public schools serving 551 students.
What is the rank of Webster Area 18-5 School District?
Webster Area 18-5 School District is ranked #17 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Area 18-5 School District?
89% of Webster Area 18-5 School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster Area 18-5 School District?
Webster Area 18-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Webster Area 18-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,575 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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