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6.7 avg / 10

Custer School District 16-1

School District · Custer, South Dakota

Students: 906
Teachers (FTE): 75

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,663

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#52 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,663

+$1,993 vs South Dakota median

District size

906 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

About Custer School District 16-1

Custer School District 16-1 is a Custer, South Dakota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 906 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $14,663 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Custer School District 16-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Custer Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Custer School District 16-1 students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Custer School District 16-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 39.1%
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ELA Proficiency 56.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Custer School District 16-1 with test data.

Schools in Custer School District 16-1

4 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Custer
Total Enrollment
906
Teachers (FTE)
75
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Custer School District 16-1?

Custer School District 16-1 has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Custer School District 16-1?

The average composite rating for Custer School District 16-1 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Custer School District 16-1?

Custer School District 16-1 spends $14,663 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Custer School District 16-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Custer School District 16-1 is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Custer School District 16-1?

Custer Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Custer School District 16-1 with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Custer School District 16-1?

Across schools in Custer School District 16-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Custer School District 16-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Custer School District 16-1 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 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 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
39.1%
ELA Proficiency
56.2%

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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