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7.8avg / 10

Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District

School District · Colome, South Dakota

Students: 156
Teachers (FTE): 20

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

156

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.8:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#8 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,906

+$5,236 vs South Dakota median

District size

156 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Colome Consolidated 59-3 ranks #8 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Colome Consolidated 59-3's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Colome Elementary - 02 (9.0/10), Colome Middle School - 03 (8.4/10), and Colome High School - 01 (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Colome Elementary - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +2.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Colome Consolidated 59-3 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Colome Consolidated 59-3

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
1Colome Elementary - 029.0 / 10
2Colome Middle School - 038.4 / 10
3Colome High School - 016.0 / 10

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

About Colome Consolidated 59-3

Colome Consolidated 59-3 is a Colome, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 156 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1. District-level spending was $17,906 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Colome Consolidated 59-3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Colome Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Colome Consolidated 59-3 students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.8%.

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

District Map

Schools in Colome Consolidated 59-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency44.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency58.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Colome Consolidated 59-3 with test data.

Schools in Colome Consolidated 59-3

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Colome
Total Enrollment
156
Teachers (FTE)
20
District spending per student
$17,906NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Colome Consolidated 59-3?

Colome Consolidated 59-3 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 Colome Consolidated 59-3?

The average composite rating for Colome Consolidated 59-3 is 7.8/10. 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 Colome Consolidated 59-3?

Colome Consolidated 59-3's district-level spending was $17,906 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 Colome Consolidated 59-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Colome Consolidated 59-3 is 7.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Colome Consolidated 59-3?

Colome Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Colome Consolidated 59-3 with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Colome Consolidated 59-3?

Across schools in Colome Consolidated 59-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Colome Consolidated 59-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Colome Consolidated 59-3 has an average school rating of 7.8/10 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
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
44.3%
ELA Proficiency
58.8%

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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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