Top Rankings
West Central School District 49-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,413 students in West Central School District 49-7. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in West Central School District 49-7 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
1,413 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
West Central School District 49-7, 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.51
# American Indian Students
39 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,298 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
133
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
115
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,608 in this school district is less 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 $10,773 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,608
$12,971
Spending / Student
$10,773
$12,479
Best West Central School District 49-7 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Main St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #44.
West Central High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
West Central Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
Magnet School
303 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Grades: K-2
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 manages 6 public schools serving 1,413 students.
What is the rank of West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 is ranked #67 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central School District 49-7?
92% of West Central School District 49-7 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is West Central School District 49-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,773 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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