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5.4 avg / 10

De Smet School District 38-2

School District · De Smet, South Dakota

Students: 354
Teachers (FTE): 25

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,208

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#122 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,208

+$538 vs South Dakota median

District size

354 students

Typical than South Dakota median

About De Smet School District 38-2

De Smet School District 38-2 is a De Smet, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 354 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $13,208 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, De Smet School District 38-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is De Smet High School - 01, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, De Smet School District 38-2 students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.2%.

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

District Map

Schools in De Smet School District 38-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.2%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in De Smet School District 38-2 with test data.

Schools in De Smet School District 38-2

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
De Smet
Total Enrollment
354
Teachers (FTE)
25
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in De Smet School District 38-2?

De Smet School District 38-2 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 De Smet School District 38-2?

The average composite rating for De Smet School District 38-2 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in De Smet School District 38-2?

De Smet School District 38-2 spends $13,208 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in De Smet School District 38-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in De Smet School District 38-2 is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in De Smet School District 38-2?

De Smet High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in De Smet School District 38-2 with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in De Smet School District 38-2?

Across schools in De Smet School District 38-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does De Smet School District 38-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

De Smet School District 38-2 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 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 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
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
42.1%
ELA Proficiency
59.2%

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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