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8.0 avg / 10

Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District

School District · Faulkton, South Dakota

Students: 393
Teachers (FTE): 35

Avg Rating

8.0

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,427

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#11 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.7

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,427

$243 vs South Dakota median

District size

393 students

Typical than South Dakota median

About Faulkton Area Schools 24-4

Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 is a Faulkton, South Dakota school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 393 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $12,427 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.0/10, Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Faulkton Middle School - 08, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 students show an average math proficiency of 58.9% and ELA proficiency of 70.6%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 58.9%
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ELA Proficiency 70.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Faulkton
Total Enrollment
393
Teachers (FTE)
35
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?

Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?

The average composite rating for Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?

Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 spends $12,427 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?

The average student-teacher ratio in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 is 11.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?

Faulkton Middle School - 08 is the highest-rated school in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?

Across schools in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 7 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
8.0/10
Math Proficiency
58.9%
ELA Proficiency
70.6%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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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