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7.4avg / 10

Ipswich Public School District 22-6

School District · Ipswich, South Dakota

Students: 430
Teachers (FTE): 34

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

430

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#25 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,269

$1,401 vs South Dakota median

District size

430 students

Typical than South Dakota median

The short answer

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 ranks #25 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Ipswich Public School District 22-6's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ipswich Middle School - 04 (8.3/10), Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 (8.3/10), and Ipswich High School - 01 (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Ipswich Elementary - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +7.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ipswich Public School District 22-6 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Ipswich Public School District 22-6

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Ipswich Middle School - 048.3 / 10
2Pembrook Colony Elementary - 068.3 / 10
3Ipswich High School - 017.5 / 10
4Ipswich Elementary - 025.5 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Ipswich Public School District 22-6

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 is a Ipswich, South Dakota school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 430 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $11,269 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Ipswich Public School District 22-6 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ipswich Middle School - 04, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Ipswich Public School District 22-6 students show an average math proficiency of 59.9% and ELA proficiency of 67.2%.

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

District Map

Schools in Ipswich Public School District 22-6, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency59.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency67.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Ipswich Public School District 22-6 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Ipswich
Total Enrollment
430
Teachers (FTE)
34
District spending per student
$11,269NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

The average composite rating for Ipswich Public School District 22-6 is 7.4/10. 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 Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

Ipswich Public School District 22-6's district-level spending was $11,269 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 Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ipswich Public School District 22-6 is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

Ipswich Middle School - 04 is the highest-rated school in Ipswich Public School District 22-6 with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

Across schools in Ipswich Public School District 22-6 with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ipswich Public School District 22-6 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 6 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
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
59.9%
ELA Proficiency
67.2%

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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