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7.1avg / 10

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

School District · Irene, South Dakota

Students: 290
Teachers (FTE): 23

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

290

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#42 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,724

+$3,054 vs South Dakota median

District size

290 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 ranks #42 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 (7.8/10), Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 (7.2/10), and Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04

STAAR proficiency rose +5.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

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
1Irene - Wakonda High School - 017.8 / 10
2Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 047.2 / 10
3Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 026.3 / 10

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

About Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 is a Irene, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 290 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $15,724 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Irene - Wakonda High School - 01, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.

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

District Map

Schools in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency46.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency56.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 with test data.

Schools in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Irene
Total Enrollment
290
Teachers (FTE)
23
District spending per student
$15,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 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 Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?

The average composite rating for Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 is 7.1/10. 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 Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3's district-level spending was $15,724 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 Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3?

Across schools in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
46.1%
ELA Proficiency
56.1%

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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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