Summit School District 54-6
School District · Summit, South Dakota
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#124 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,614
+$944 vs South Dakota median
District size
186 students
Smaller than South Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Summit School District 54-6
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit High School - 01 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Summit Elementary - 02 | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Summit School District 54-6
Summit School District 54-6 is a Summit, South Dakota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 186 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. District-level spending was $13,614 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Summit School District 54-6 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Summit High School - 01, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Summit School District 54-6 students show an average math proficiency of 32.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Summit School District 54-6, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Summit School District 54-6 with test data.
Schools in Summit School District 54-6
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Summit
- Total Enrollment
- 186
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- District spending per student
- $13,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Summit School District 54-6?
Summit School District 54-6 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Summit School District 54-6?
The average composite rating for Summit School District 54-6 is 5.3/10. 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 Summit School District 54-6?
Summit School District 54-6's district-level spending was $13,614 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 Summit School District 54-6?
The average student-teacher ratio in Summit School District 54-6 is 9.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Summit School District 54-6?
Summit High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in Summit School District 54-6 with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Summit School District 54-6?
Across schools in Summit School District 54-6 with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
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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