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5.3avg / 10

Bennett County School District 03-1

School District · Martin, South Dakota

Students: 471
Teachers (FTE): 40

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

471

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#123 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,808

+$3,138 vs South Dakota median

District size

471 students

Larger than South Dakota median

The short answer

Bennett County School District 03-1 ranks #123 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Bennett County School District 03-1's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bennett County Elementary School - 03 (6.5/10), Bennett County High School - 01 (5.2/10), and Bennett County Middle School - 06 (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Bennett County Middle School - 06

STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bennett County School District 03-1 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Bennett County School District 03-1

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Bennett County Elementary School - 036.5 / 10
2Bennett County High School - 015.2 / 10
3Bennett County Middle School - 064.2 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Bennett County School District 03-1

Bennett County School District 03-1 is a Martin, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 471 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. District-level spending was $15,808 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Bennett County School District 03-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bennett County Elementary School - 03, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Bennett County School District 03-1 students show an average math proficiency of 26.1% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.

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

District Map

Schools in Bennett County School District 03-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency26.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency38.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Bennett County School District 03-1 with test data.

Schools in Bennett County School District 03-1

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Martin
Total Enrollment
471
Teachers (FTE)
40
District spending per student
$15,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bennett County School District 03-1?

Bennett County School District 03-1 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 Bennett County School District 03-1?

The average composite rating for Bennett County School District 03-1 is 5.3/10. 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 Bennett County School District 03-1?

Bennett County School District 03-1's district-level spending was $15,808 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 Bennett County School District 03-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bennett County School District 03-1 is 11.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bennett County School District 03-1?

Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is the highest-rated school in Bennett County School District 03-1 with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Bennett County School District 03-1?

Across schools in Bennett County School District 03-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bennett County School District 03-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Bennett County School District 03-1 has an average school rating of 5.3/10 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 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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
26.1%
ELA Proficiency
38.0%

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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