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6.4 avg / 10

Spearfish School District 40-2

School District · Spearfish, South Dakota

Students: 2,387
Teachers (FTE): 173
Estimated Scores: 40%

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,621

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#73 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,621

$3,049 vs South Dakota median

District size

2,387 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

About Spearfish School District 40-2

Spearfish School District 40-2 is a Spearfish, South Dakota school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,387 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $9,621 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Spearfish School District 40-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is West Elementary - 03, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Spearfish School District 40-2 students show an average math proficiency of 44.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.

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

District Map

Schools in Spearfish School District 40-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.8%
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ELA Proficiency 55.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Spearfish School District 40-2 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Spearfish
Total Enrollment
2,387
Teachers (FTE)
173
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Spearfish School District 40-2?

Spearfish School District 40-2 has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Spearfish School District 40-2?

The average composite rating for Spearfish School District 40-2 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 Spearfish School District 40-2?

Spearfish School District 40-2 spends $9,621 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Spearfish School District 40-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Spearfish School District 40-2 is 13.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Spearfish School District 40-2?

West Elementary - 03 is the highest-rated school in Spearfish School District 40-2 with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Spearfish School District 40-2?

Across schools in Spearfish School District 40-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Spearfish School District 40-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Spearfish School District 40-2 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 7 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
44.8%
ELA Proficiency
55.1%

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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