Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3
School District · Onida, South Dakota
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,411
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,411
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Evaluating Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 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.
Sully Buttes High School - 07
Onida · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Onida Elementary - 04
Onida · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
Onida · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#34 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,411
+$7,741 vs South Dakota median
District size
229 students
Smaller than South Dakota median
The short answer
Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 ranks #34 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sully Buttes High School - 07 (8.0/10), Onida Elementary - 04 (7.3/10), and Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sully Buttes High School - 07 | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Onida Elementary - 04 | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3
Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 is a Onida, South Dakota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 229 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. The district invests $20,411 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sully Buttes High School - 07, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 students show an average math proficiency of 56.9% and ELA proficiency of 63.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 with test data.
Schools in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Onida
- Total Enrollment
- 229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3?
Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3?
The average composite rating for Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3?
Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 spends $20,411 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3?
The average student-teacher ratio in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 is 8.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3?
Sully Buttes High School - 07 is the highest-rated school in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3?
Across schools in Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 4 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.7%
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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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