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7.4avg / 10

Scotland School District 04-3

School District · Scotland, South Dakota

Students: 273
Teachers (FTE): 23

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

273

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#23 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,593

$77 vs South Dakota median

District size

273 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Scotland School District 04-3 ranks #23 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Scotland School District 04-3's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Scotland Elementary - 02 (8.9/10), Scotland Middle School - 05 (6.9/10), and Scotland High School - 01 (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Scotland Elementary - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +6.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Scotland School District 04-3 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Scotland School District 04-3

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
1Scotland Elementary - 028.9 / 10
2Scotland Middle School - 056.9 / 10
3Scotland High School - 016.5 / 10

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

About Scotland School District 04-3

Scotland School District 04-3 is a Scotland, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 273 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $12,593 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Scotland School District 04-3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Scotland Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Scotland School District 04-3 students show an average math proficiency of 45.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.

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

District Map

Schools in Scotland School District 04-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency45.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency53.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Scotland School District 04-3 with test data.

Schools in Scotland School District 04-3

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Scotland
Total Enrollment
273
Teachers (FTE)
23
District spending per student
$12,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Scotland School District 04-3?

Scotland School District 04-3 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 Scotland School District 04-3?

The average composite rating for Scotland School District 04-3 is 7.4/10. 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 Scotland School District 04-3?

Scotland School District 04-3's district-level spending was $12,593 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 Scotland School District 04-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Scotland School District 04-3 is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Scotland School District 04-3?

Scotland Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Scotland School District 04-3 with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Scotland School District 04-3?

Across schools in Scotland School District 04-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Scotland School District 04-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Scotland School District 04-3 has an average school rating of 7.4/10 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
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
45.0%
ELA Proficiency
53.2%

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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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