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Leola School District 44-2

School District · Leola, South Dakota

Students: 210
Teachers (FTE): 21

Avg Rating

8.8

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

210

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#1 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.4

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,371

+$4,701 vs South Dakota median

District size

210 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Leola School District 44-2 ranks #1 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Leola School District 44-2's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 (9.7/10), Leola Elementary - 02 (8.7/10), and Leola High School - 01 (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04

STAAR proficiency rose +26.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Leola School District 44-2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Leola School District 44-2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 049.7 / 10
2Leola Elementary - 028.7 / 10
3Leola High School - 017.9 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Leola School District 44-2

Leola School District 44-2 is a Leola, South Dakota school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 210 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. District-level spending was $17,371 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 8.8/10, Leola School District 44-2 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.

In standardized testing, Leola School District 44-2 students show an average math proficiency of 61.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Leola School District 44-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency61.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency59.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Leola School District 44-2 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Leola
Total Enrollment
210
Teachers (FTE)
21
District spending per student
$17,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Leola School District 44-2?

Leola School District 44-2 has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Leola School District 44-2?

The average composite rating for Leola School District 44-2 is 8.8/10. 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 Leola School District 44-2?

Leola School District 44-2's district-level spending was $17,371 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 Leola School District 44-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Leola School District 44-2 is 10:1.

What is the top-rated school in Leola School District 44-2?

Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 is the highest-rated school in Leola School District 44-2 with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What are the test scores in Leola School District 44-2?

Across schools in Leola School District 44-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Leola School District 44-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Leola School District 44-2 has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 7 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
8.8/10
Math Proficiency
61.6%
ELA Proficiency
59.3%

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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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