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6.6avg / 10

Estelline School District 28-2

School District · Estelline, South Dakota

Students: 275
Teachers (FTE): 24

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

275

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#72 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,690

+$2,020 vs South Dakota median

District size

275 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Estelline School District 28-2 ranks #72 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Estelline School District 28-2's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Estelline Elementary - 02 (9.5/10), Estelline High School - 01 (5.4/10), and Estelline Middle School - 03 (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Estelline Elementary - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Estelline School District 28-2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Estelline School District 28-2

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
1Estelline Elementary - 029.5 / 10
2Estelline High School - 015.4 / 10
3Estelline Middle School - 034.8 / 10

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

About Estelline School District 28-2

Estelline School District 28-2 is a Estelline, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 275 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $14,690 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Estelline School District 28-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Estelline Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.

In standardized testing, Estelline School District 28-2 students show an average math proficiency of 49.7% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.

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

District Map

Schools in Estelline School District 28-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency49.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency54.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Estelline School District 28-2 with test data.

Schools in Estelline School District 28-2

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Estelline
Total Enrollment
275
Teachers (FTE)
24
District spending per student
$14,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Estelline School District 28-2?

Estelline School District 28-2 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 Estelline School District 28-2?

The average composite rating for Estelline School District 28-2 is 6.6/10. 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 Estelline School District 28-2?

Estelline School District 28-2's district-level spending was $14,690 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 Estelline School District 28-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Estelline School District 28-2 is 11.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Estelline School District 28-2?

Estelline Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Estelline School District 28-2 with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What are the test scores in Estelline School District 28-2?

Across schools in Estelline School District 28-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Estelline School District 28-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Estelline School District 28-2 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
49.7%
ELA Proficiency
54.3%

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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