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6.6avg / 10

Arlington School District 38-1

School District · Arlington, South Dakota

Students: 301
Teachers (FTE): 23

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

301

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#65 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,195

+$525 vs South Dakota median

District size

301 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Arlington School District 38-1 ranks #65 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Arlington School District 38-1's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Arlington High School - 01 (7.9/10), Arlington Elementary - 02 (7.8/10), and Arlington Jr. High - 03 (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Arlington Jr. High - 03

STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Arlington School District 38-1 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Arlington School District 38-1

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.

#SchoolRating
1Arlington High School - 017.9 / 10
2Arlington Elementary - 027.8 / 10
3Arlington Jr. High - 034.2 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Arlington School District 38-1

Arlington School District 38-1 is a Arlington, South Dakota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 301 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $13,195 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Arlington School District 38-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Arlington High School - 01, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Arlington School District 38-1 students show an average math proficiency of 76.7% and ELA proficiency of 70.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Arlington School District 38-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency76.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency70.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Arlington School District 38-1 with test data.

Schools in Arlington School District 38-1

4 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Arlington
Total Enrollment
301
Teachers (FTE)
23
District spending per student
$13,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arlington School District 38-1?

Arlington School District 38-1 has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Arlington School District 38-1?

The average composite rating for Arlington School District 38-1 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 Arlington School District 38-1?

Arlington School District 38-1's district-level spending was $13,195 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 Arlington School District 38-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Arlington School District 38-1 is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Arlington School District 38-1?

Arlington High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in Arlington School District 38-1 with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Arlington School District 38-1?

Across schools in Arlington School District 38-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Arlington School District 38-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Arlington School District 38-1 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
76.7%
ELA Proficiency
70.3%

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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