Frederick Area School District 06-2
School District · Frederick, South Dakota
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
195
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
195
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating Frederick Area School District 06-2?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Frederick Area School District 06-2 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Frederick Area Middle School - 03
Frederick · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frederick Area Elementary - 02
Frederick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frederick High School - 01
Frederick · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#24 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,345
+$3,675 vs South Dakota median
District size
195 students
Smaller than South Dakota median
The short answer
Frederick Area School District 06-2 ranks #24 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Frederick Area School District 06-2's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Frederick Area Middle School - 03 (8.8/10), Frederick Area Elementary - 02 (7.0/10), and Frederick High School - 01 (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Frederick Area School District 06-2
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederick Area Middle School - 03 | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Frederick Area Elementary - 02 | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Frederick High School - 01 | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Frederick Area School District 06-2
Frederick Area School District 06-2 is a Frederick, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 195 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. District-level spending was $16,345 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Frederick Area School District 06-2 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Frederick Area Middle School - 03, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Frederick Area School District 06-2 students show an average math proficiency of 69.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Frederick Area School District 06-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Frederick Area School District 06-2 with test data.
Schools in Frederick Area School District 06-2
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Frederick
- Total Enrollment
- 195
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- District spending per student
- $16,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Frederick Area School District 06-2?
Frederick Area School District 06-2 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 Frederick Area School District 06-2?
The average composite rating for Frederick Area School District 06-2 is 7.6/10. 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 Frederick Area School District 06-2?
Frederick Area School District 06-2's district-level spending was $16,345 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 Frederick Area School District 06-2?
The average student-teacher ratio in Frederick Area School District 06-2 is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Frederick Area School District 06-2?
Frederick Area Middle School - 03 is the highest-rated school in Frederick Area School District 06-2 with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Frederick Area School District 06-2?
Across schools in Frederick Area School District 06-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Frederick Area School District 06-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Frederick Area School District 06-2 has an average school rating of 7.6/10 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.5%
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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