Aberdeen School District 06-1
School District · Aberdeen, South Dakota
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,673
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,673
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Aberdeen School District 06-1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Aberdeen School District 06-1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
Aberdeen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Aberdeen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Holgate Middle School - 02
Aberdeen · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#89 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below 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 #89 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Aberdeen School District 06-1's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mike Miller Elementary - 07 (8.6/10), C C Lee Elementary - 05 (8.2/10), and Holgate Middle School - 02 (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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.
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 | Mike Miller Elementary - 07 | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | C C Lee Elementary - 05 | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Holgate Middle School - 02 | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Central High School - 01 | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | May Overby Elementary - 09 | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln Elementary - 08 | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Simmons Middle School - 03 | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Simmons Elementary - 10 | 3.9 / 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. The district invests $10,673 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Aberdeen School District 06-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mike Miller Elementary - 07, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Aberdeen School District 06-1 students show an average math proficiency of 56.6% and ELA proficiency of 62.3%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Aberdeen
- Total Enrollment
- 4,263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 303
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 spends $10,673 per student per year.
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?
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 is the highest-rated school in Aberdeen School District 06-1 with a composite score of 8.6/10.
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 56.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.3%. 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 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.3%
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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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