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6.2avg / 10

Clark School District 12-2

School District · Clark, South Dakota

Students: 496
Teachers (FTE): 40

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

496

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#90 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,583

$1,087 vs South Dakota median

District size

496 students

Larger than South Dakota median

The short answer

Clark School District 12-2 ranks #90 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Clark School District 12-2's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 (7.2/10), Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 (6.4/10), and Clark Middle School - 03 (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Clark Elementary - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +1.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Clark School District 12-2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Clark School District 12-2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 057.2 / 10
2Fordham Colony Elementary - 046.4 / 10
3Clark Middle School - 035.9 / 10
4Clark Elementary - 025.8 / 10
5Clark High School - 015.6 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Clark School District 12-2

Clark School District 12-2 is a Clark, South Dakota school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 496 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $11,583 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Clark School District 12-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Clark School District 12-2 students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 46.4%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Clark School District 12-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency37.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency46.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Clark School District 12-2 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Clark
Total Enrollment
496
Teachers (FTE)
40
District spending per student
$11,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clark School District 12-2?

Clark School District 12-2 has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Clark School District 12-2?

The average composite rating for Clark School District 12-2 is 6.2/10. 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 Clark School District 12-2?

Clark School District 12-2's district-level spending was $11,583 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 Clark School District 12-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Clark School District 12-2 is 12.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Clark School District 12-2?

Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 is the highest-rated school in Clark School District 12-2 with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Clark School District 12-2?

Across schools in Clark School District 12-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Clark School District 12-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Clark School District 12-2 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 6 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
37.9%
ELA Proficiency
46.4%

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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