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5.3avg / 10

Oelrichs School District 23-3

School District · Oelrichs, South Dakota

Students: 112
Teachers (FTE): 14

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

112

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#125 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,250

+$11,580 vs South Dakota median

District size

112 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Oelrichs School District 23-3 ranks #125 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Oelrichs School District 23-3's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oelrichs Elementary - 02 (6.4/10), Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 (5.1/10), and Oelrichs High School - 01 (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Oelrichs Elementary - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +6.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oelrichs School District 23-3 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Oelrichs School District 23-3

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
1Oelrichs Elementary - 026.4 / 10
2Oelrichs Jr. High - 035.1 / 10
3Oelrichs High School - 014.3 / 10

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

About Oelrichs School District 23-3

Oelrichs School District 23-3 is a Oelrichs, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 112 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. District-level spending was $24,250 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Oelrichs School District 23-3 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Oelrichs Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Oelrichs School District 23-3 students show an average math proficiency of 19.9% and ELA proficiency of 24.3%.

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

District Map

Schools in Oelrichs School District 23-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency19.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency24.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Oelrichs School District 23-3 with test data.

Schools in Oelrichs School District 23-3

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Oelrichs
Total Enrollment
112
Teachers (FTE)
14
District spending per student
$24,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oelrichs School District 23-3?

Oelrichs School District 23-3 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 Oelrichs School District 23-3?

The average composite rating for Oelrichs School District 23-3 is 5.3/10. 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 Oelrichs School District 23-3?

Oelrichs School District 23-3's district-level spending was $24,250 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 Oelrichs School District 23-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Oelrichs School District 23-3 is 8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Oelrichs School District 23-3?

Oelrichs Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Oelrichs School District 23-3 with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Oelrichs School District 23-3?

Across schools in Oelrichs School District 23-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Oelrichs School District 23-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Oelrichs School District 23-3 has an average school rating of 5.3/10 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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
19.9%
ELA Proficiency
24.3%

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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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