Aberdeen School District 06-1
School District · Aberdeen, South Dakota
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,263
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,263
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#70 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,673
$1,997 vs South Dakota median
District size
4,263 students
Much larger than South Dakota median
The short answer
Aberdeen School District 06-1 ranks #70 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Aberdeen School District 06-1's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elementary - 08 (8.4/10), Simmons Elementary - 10 (7.6/10), and C C Lee Elementary - 05 (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 16% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Aberdeen School District 06-1 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Aberdeen School District 06-1 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary - 08 | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Simmons Elementary - 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | C C Lee Elementary - 05 | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Holgate Middle School - 02 | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Simmons Middle School - 03 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | May Overby Elementary - 09 | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Central High School - 01 | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Mike Miller Elementary - 07 | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Aberdeen School District 06-1
Aberdeen School District 06-1 is a Aberdeen, South Dakota school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,263 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $10,673 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Aberdeen School District 06-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary - 08, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Aberdeen School District 06-1 students show an average math proficiency of 54.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1 with test data.
Schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Aberdeen
- Total Enrollment
- 4,263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 303
- District spending per student
- $10,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Aberdeen School District 06-1?
The average composite rating for Aberdeen School District 06-1 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1's district-level spending was $10,673 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Aberdeen School District 06-1 is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is the highest-rated school in Aberdeen School District 06-1 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Across schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Aberdeen School District 06-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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