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6.3avg / 10

Gettysburg School District 53-1

School District · Gettysburg, South Dakota

Students: 220
Teachers (FTE): 23

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

220

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.6:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#84 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,194

+$2,524 vs South Dakota median

District size

220 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Gettysburg School District 53-1 ranks #84 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Gettysburg School District 53-1's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gettysburg High School - 01 (7.2/10), Gettysburg Elementary - 02 (6.2/10), and Gettysburg Middle School - 03 (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Gettysburg Middle School - 03

STAAR proficiency rose +8.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Gettysburg School District 53-1 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1

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
1Gettysburg High School - 017.2 / 10
2Gettysburg Elementary - 026.2 / 10
3Gettysburg Middle School - 035.5 / 10

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

About Gettysburg School District 53-1

Gettysburg School District 53-1 is a Gettysburg, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 220 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. District-level spending was $15,194 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Gettysburg School District 53-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gettysburg High School - 01, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Gettysburg School District 53-1 students show an average math proficiency of 67.4% and ELA proficiency of 71.7%.

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

District Map

Schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency67.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency71.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1 with test data.

Schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Gettysburg
Total Enrollment
220
Teachers (FTE)
23
District spending per student
$15,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gettysburg School District 53-1?

Gettysburg School District 53-1 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 Gettysburg School District 53-1?

The average composite rating for Gettysburg School District 53-1 is 6.3/10. 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 Gettysburg School District 53-1?

Gettysburg School District 53-1's district-level spending was $15,194 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 Gettysburg School District 53-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gettysburg School District 53-1 is 9.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gettysburg School District 53-1?

Gettysburg High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in Gettysburg School District 53-1 with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Gettysburg School District 53-1?

Across schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Gettysburg School District 53-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Gettysburg School District 53-1 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
67.4%
ELA Proficiency
71.7%

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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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