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7.3 avg / 10

Smee School District 15-3

School District · Wakpala, South Dakota

Students: 183
Teachers (FTE): 21

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,649

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.7:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#28 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,649

+$10,979 vs South Dakota median

District size

183 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

About Smee School District 15-3

Smee School District 15-3 is a Wakpala, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 183 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $23,649 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Smee School District 15-3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wakpala Middle School - 04, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Smee School District 15-3 students show an average math proficiency of 16.1% and ELA proficiency of 33.6%.

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

District Map

Schools in Smee School District 15-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 16.1%
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ELA Proficiency 33.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Smee School District 15-3 with test data.

Schools in Smee School District 15-3

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Wakpala
Total Enrollment
183
Teachers (FTE)
21
Child Poverty Rate
0.5%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Smee School District 15-3?

Smee School District 15-3 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 Smee School District 15-3?

The average composite rating for Smee School District 15-3 is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Smee School District 15-3?

Smee School District 15-3 spends $23,649 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Smee School District 15-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Smee School District 15-3 is 8.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Smee School District 15-3?

Wakpala Middle School - 04 is the highest-rated school in Smee School District 15-3 with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Smee School District 15-3?

Across schools in Smee School District 15-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Smee School District 15-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Smee School District 15-3 has an average school rating of 7.3/10 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 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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
16.1%
ELA Proficiency
33.6%

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.

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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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