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6.7avg / 10

Canistota School District 43-1

School District · Canistota, South Dakota

Students: 312
Teachers (FTE): 23

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

312

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#61 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,724

+$1,054 vs South Dakota median

District size

312 students

Typical than South Dakota median

The short answer

Canistota School District 43-1 ranks #61 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Canistota School District 43-1's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Canistota Elementary - 02 (9.6/10), Canistota High School - 01 (6.4/10), and Canistota Middle School - 03 (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Canistota School District 43-1

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
1Canistota Elementary - 029.6 / 10
2Canistota High School - 016.4 / 10
3Canistota Middle School - 034.1 / 10

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

About Canistota School District 43-1

Canistota School District 43-1 is a Canistota, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 312 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $13,724 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Canistota School District 43-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Canistota Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.

In standardized testing, Canistota School District 43-1 students show an average math proficiency of 57.0% and ELA proficiency of 61.6%.

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

District Map

Schools in Canistota School District 43-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency57.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency61.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Canistota School District 43-1 with test data.

Schools in Canistota School District 43-1

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Canistota
Total Enrollment
312
Teachers (FTE)
23
District spending per student
$13,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Canistota School District 43-1?

Canistota School District 43-1 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 Canistota School District 43-1?

The average composite rating for Canistota School District 43-1 is 6.7/10. 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 Canistota School District 43-1?

Canistota School District 43-1's district-level spending was $13,724 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 Canistota School District 43-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Canistota School District 43-1 is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Canistota School District 43-1?

Canistota Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Canistota School District 43-1 with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What are the test scores in Canistota School District 43-1?

Across schools in Canistota School District 43-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Canistota School District 43-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Canistota School District 43-1 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
57.0%
ELA Proficiency
61.6%

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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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