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4.4avg / 10

Parker School District 60-4

School District · Parker, South Dakota

Students: 469
Teachers (FTE): 34

Avg Rating

4.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

469

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#142 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.9

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,578

$2,092 vs South Dakota median

District size

469 students

Larger than South Dakota median

The short answer

Parker School District 60-4 ranks #142 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Parker School District 60-4's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Parker High School - 01 (5.1/10), Parker Elementary - 02 (5.0/10), and Parker Jr. High - 03 (3.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Parker Elementary - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +0.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Parker School District 60-4 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Parker School District 60-4

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
1Parker High School - 015.1 / 10
2Parker Elementary - 025.0 / 10
3Parker Jr. High - 033.1 / 10

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

About Parker School District 60-4

Parker School District 60-4 is a Parker, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 469 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $10,578 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.4/10, Parker School District 60-4 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Parker High School - 01, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.

In standardized testing, Parker School District 60-4 students show an average math proficiency of 56.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.

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

District Map

Schools in Parker School District 60-4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency56.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency60.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Parker School District 60-4 with test data.

Schools in Parker School District 60-4

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Parker
Total Enrollment
469
Teachers (FTE)
34
District spending per student
$10,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Parker School District 60-4?

Parker School District 60-4 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 Parker School District 60-4?

The average composite rating for Parker School District 60-4 is 4.4/10. 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 Parker School District 60-4?

Parker School District 60-4's district-level spending was $10,578 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 Parker School District 60-4?

The average student-teacher ratio in Parker School District 60-4 is 13.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Parker School District 60-4?

Parker High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in Parker School District 60-4 with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What are the test scores in Parker School District 60-4?

Across schools in Parker School District 60-4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Parker School District 60-4 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Parker School District 60-4 has an average school rating of 4.4/10 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
4.4/10
Math Proficiency
56.4%
ELA Proficiency
60.3%

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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