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5.7avg / 10

Freeman School District 33-1

School District · Freeman, South Dakota

Students: 424
Teachers (FTE): 33

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

424

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#108 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,342

+$672 vs South Dakota median

District size

424 students

Typical than South Dakota median

The short answer

Freeman School District 33-1 ranks #108 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Freeman School District 33-1's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Freeman Elementary - 02 (7.2/10), Freeman JR High - 05 (6.9/10), and Freeman High School - 01 (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03

STAAR proficiency rose +34.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Freeman School District 33-1 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Freeman School District 33-1

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Freeman Elementary - 027.2 / 10
2Freeman JR High - 056.9 / 10
3Freeman High School - 016.3 / 10
4Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 044.4 / 10
5Tschetter Colony Elementary - 033.7 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Freeman School District 33-1

Freeman School District 33-1 is a Freeman, South Dakota school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 424 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $13,342 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Freeman School District 33-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Freeman Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Freeman School District 33-1 students show an average math proficiency of 46.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Freeman School District 33-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency46.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency57.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Freeman School District 33-1 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Freeman
Total Enrollment
424
Teachers (FTE)
33
District spending per student
$13,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Freeman School District 33-1?

Freeman School District 33-1 has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Freeman School District 33-1?

The average composite rating for Freeman School District 33-1 is 5.7/10. 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 Freeman School District 33-1?

Freeman School District 33-1's district-level spending was $13,342 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 Freeman School District 33-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Freeman School District 33-1 is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Freeman School District 33-1?

Freeman Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Freeman School District 33-1 with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Freeman School District 33-1?

Across schools in Freeman School District 33-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Freeman School District 33-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Freeman School District 33-1 has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 5 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
46.0%
ELA Proficiency
57.2%

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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