Sanborn Central School District 55-5
School District · Forestburg, South Dakota
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#48 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,443
+$1,773 vs South Dakota median
District size
215 students
Smaller than South Dakota median
The short answer
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 ranks #48 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Sanborn Central School District 55-5's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 (7.9/10), Upland Colony Elementary - 05 (7.4/10), and Sanborn Central High School - 01 (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sanborn Central School District 55-5 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sanborn Central School District 55-5
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Upland Colony Elementary - 05 | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Sanborn Central High School - 01 | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sanborn Central School District 55-5
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 is a Forestburg, South Dakota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 215 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. District-level spending was $14,443 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Sanborn Central School District 55-5 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sanborn Central Elementary - 06, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Sanborn Central School District 55-5 students show an average math proficiency of 55.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sanborn Central School District 55-5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sanborn Central School District 55-5 with test data.
Schools in Sanborn Central School District 55-5
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Forestburg
- Total Enrollment
- 215
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- District spending per student
- $14,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 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 Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
The average composite rating for Sanborn Central School District 55-5 is 7.0/10. 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 Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Sanborn Central School District 55-5's district-level spending was $14,443 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 Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sanborn Central School District 55-5 is 10.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is the highest-rated school in Sanborn Central School District 55-5 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Sanborn Central School District 55-5?
Across schools in Sanborn Central School District 55-5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sanborn Central School District 55-5 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 has an average school rating of 7.0/10 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 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.9%
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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