Skip to main content
5.6 avg / 10

Armour School District 21-1

School District · Armour, South Dakota

Students: 224
Teachers (FTE): 20

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,941

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#115 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,941

+$1,271 vs South Dakota median

District size

224 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

About Armour School District 21-1

Armour School District 21-1 is a Armour, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 224 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $13,941 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Armour School District 21-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Armour Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Armour School District 21-1 students show an average math proficiency of 49.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.8%.

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

District Map

Schools in Armour School District 21-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 49.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 51.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Armour School District 21-1 with test data.

Schools in Armour School District 21-1

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Armour
Total Enrollment
224
Teachers (FTE)
20
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Armour School District 21-1?

Armour School District 21-1 has 3 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 Armour School District 21-1?

The average composite rating for Armour School District 21-1 is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Armour School District 21-1?

Armour School District 21-1 spends $13,941 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Armour School District 21-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Armour School District 21-1 is 11.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Armour School District 21-1?

Armour Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Armour School District 21-1 with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Armour School District 21-1?

Across schools in Armour School District 21-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Armour School District 21-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Armour School District 21-1 has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
49.6%
ELA Proficiency
51.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Other School Districts in SD

Compare Armour School District 21-1 with neighboring districts in the state.

See all districts in SD →

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.

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.