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5.5 avg / 10

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District

School District · Batesland, South Dakota

Students: 1,853
Teachers (FTE): 136

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,648

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#119 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,648

+$10,978 vs South Dakota median

District size

1,853 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

About Oglala Lakota County 65-1

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is a Batesland, South Dakota school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,853 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $23,648 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Oglala Lakota County 65-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Red Shirt School - 04, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Oglala Lakota County 65-1 students show an average math proficiency of 7.8% and ELA proficiency of 9.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 7.8%
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ELA Proficiency 9.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Batesland
Total Enrollment
1,853
Teachers (FTE)
136
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Oglala Lakota County 65-1?

The average composite rating for Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 spends $23,648 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?

Red Shirt School - 04 is the highest-rated school in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?

Across schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 7.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 9.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Oglala Lakota County 65-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 6 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
7.8%
ELA Proficiency
9.5%

Resources

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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

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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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