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4.5 avg / 10

Mccook Central School District 43-7

School District · Salem, South Dakota

Students: 472
Teachers (FTE): 32

Avg Rating

4.5

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,673

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#142 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.8

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,673

$997 vs South Dakota median

District size

472 students

Larger than South Dakota median

About Mccook Central School District 43-7

Mccook Central School District 43-7 is a Salem, South Dakota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 472 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $11,673 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.5/10, Mccook Central School District 43-7 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mccook Central Middle School - 03, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.

In standardized testing, Mccook Central School District 43-7 students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.

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

District Map

Schools in Mccook Central School District 43-7, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.8%
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ELA Proficiency 43.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Mccook Central School District 43-7 with test data.

District Details

City
Salem
Total Enrollment
472
Teachers (FTE)
32
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mccook Central School District 43-7?

Mccook Central School District 43-7 has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Mccook Central School District 43-7?

The average composite rating for Mccook Central School District 43-7 is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mccook Central School District 43-7?

Mccook Central School District 43-7 spends $11,673 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mccook Central School District 43-7?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mccook Central School District 43-7 is 14.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mccook Central School District 43-7?

Mccook Central Middle School - 03 is the highest-rated school in Mccook Central School District 43-7 with a composite score of 4.8/10.

What are the test scores in Mccook Central School District 43-7?

Across schools in Mccook Central School District 43-7 with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mccook Central School District 43-7 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Mccook Central School District 43-7 has an average school rating of 4.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.5/10
Math Proficiency
32.8%
ELA Proficiency
43.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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