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6.4 avg / 10

Parkston School District 33-3

School District · Parkston, South Dakota

Students: 569
Teachers (FTE): 47

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,564

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#75 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,564

$1,106 vs South Dakota median

District size

569 students

Larger than South Dakota median

About Parkston School District 33-3

Parkston School District 33-3 is a Parkston, South Dakota school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 569 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $11,564 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Parkston School District 33-3 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Parkston High School - 01, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Parkston School District 33-3 students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.5%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Parkston School District 33-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.1%
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ELA Proficiency 53.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Parkston School District 33-3 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Parkston
Total Enrollment
569
Teachers (FTE)
47
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Parkston School District 33-3?

Parkston School District 33-3 has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Parkston School District 33-3?

The average composite rating for Parkston School District 33-3 is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Parkston School District 33-3?

Parkston School District 33-3 spends $11,564 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Parkston School District 33-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Parkston School District 33-3 is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Parkston School District 33-3?

Parkston High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in Parkston School District 33-3 with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Parkston School District 33-3?

Across schools in Parkston School District 33-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Parkston School District 33-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Parkston School District 33-3 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
37.1%
ELA Proficiency
53.5%

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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