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6.3avg / 10

Iroquois School District 02-3

School District · Iroquois, South Dakota

Students: 222
Teachers (FTE): 18

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

222

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.3:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#86 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,257

+$1,587 vs South Dakota median

District size

222 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Iroquois School District 02-3 ranks #86 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Iroquois School District 02-3's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Iroquois Elementary - 04 (6.9/10), Iroquois Middle School - 02 (6.6/10), and Iroquois High School - 01 (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Iroquois Middle School - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +2.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Iroquois School District 02-3 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Iroquois School District 02-3

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Iroquois Elementary - 046.9 / 10
2Iroquois Middle School - 026.6 / 10
3Iroquois High School - 015.3 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Iroquois School District 02-3

Iroquois School District 02-3 is a Iroquois, South Dakota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 222 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. District-level spending was $14,257 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Iroquois School District 02-3 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Iroquois Elementary - 04, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Iroquois School District 02-3 students show an average math proficiency of 28.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Iroquois School District 02-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency28.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency45.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Iroquois School District 02-3 with test data.

Schools in Iroquois School District 02-3

4 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Iroquois
Total Enrollment
222
Teachers (FTE)
18
District spending per student
$14,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Iroquois School District 02-3?

Iroquois School District 02-3 has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Iroquois School District 02-3?

The average composite rating for Iroquois School District 02-3 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 Iroquois School District 02-3?

Iroquois School District 02-3's district-level spending was $14,257 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 Iroquois School District 02-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Iroquois School District 02-3 is 12.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Iroquois School District 02-3?

Iroquois Elementary - 04 is the highest-rated school in Iroquois School District 02-3 with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Iroquois School District 02-3?

Across schools in Iroquois School District 02-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Iroquois School District 02-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Iroquois School District 02-3 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 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
28.7%
ELA Proficiency
45.5%

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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