Big Stone City School District 25-1
School District · Big Stone City, South Dakota
Avg Rating
9.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
73
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Avg Rating
9.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
73
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Evaluating Big Stone City School District 25-1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Big Stone City School District 25-1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Big Stone City Elementary - 01
Big Stone City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$17,847
+$5,177 vs South Dakota median
District size
73 students
Smaller than South Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Big Stone City School District 25-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Stone City Elementary - 01 | 9.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $17,847 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 9.5/10, 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 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Big Stone City School District 25-1 students show an average math proficiency of 67.8% and ELA proficiency of 74.4%.
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
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 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Big Stone City
- Total Enrollment
- 73
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- District spending per student
- $17,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 9.5/10. 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 Big Stone City School District 25-1?
Big Stone City School District 25-1's district-level spending was $17,847 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 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 9.5/10.
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 67.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 9.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.4%
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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