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9.3 avg / 10

Big Stone City School District 25-1

School District · Big Stone City, South Dakota

Students: 73
Teachers (FTE): 11

Avg Rating

9.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,847

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.6:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$17,847

+$5,177 vs South Dakota median

District size

73 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

About Big Stone City School District 25-1

Big Stone City School District 25-1 is a Big Stone City, South Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 73 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1. The district invests $17,847 per student annually.

With an average rating of 9.3/10, Big Stone City School District 25-1 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Big Stone City Elementary - 01, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Big Stone City School District 25-1 students show an average math proficiency of 70.4% and ELA proficiency of 70.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Big Stone City School District 25-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 70.4%
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ELA Proficiency 70.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Big Stone City School District 25-1 with test data.

Schools in Big Stone City School District 25-1

2 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Big Stone City
Total Enrollment
73
Teachers (FTE)
11
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Big Stone City School District 25-1?

Big Stone City School District 25-1 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Big Stone City School District 25-1?

The average composite rating for Big Stone City School District 25-1 is 9.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Big Stone City School District 25-1?

Big Stone City School District 25-1 spends $17,847 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Stone City School District 25-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Big Stone City School District 25-1 is 6.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Big Stone City School District 25-1?

Big Stone City Elementary - 01 is the highest-rated school in Big Stone City School District 25-1 with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Big Stone City School District 25-1?

Across schools in Big Stone City School District 25-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
9.3/10
Math Proficiency
70.4%
ELA Proficiency
70.5%

Resources

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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.

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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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