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6.3 avg / 10

Tea Area School District 41-5

School District · Tea, South Dakota

Students: 2,408
Teachers (FTE): 144

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,838

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#82 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,838

$2,832 vs South Dakota median

District size

2,408 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

About Tea Area School District 41-5

Tea Area School District 41-5 is a Tea, South Dakota school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,408 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $9,838 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Tea Area School District 41-5 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Tea Area School District 41-5 students show an average math proficiency of 53.5% and ELA proficiency of 61.0%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Tea Area School District 41-5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 53.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Tea Area School District 41-5 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Tea
Total Enrollment
2,408
Teachers (FTE)
144
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tea Area School District 41-5?

Tea Area School District 41-5 has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Tea Area School District 41-5?

The average composite rating for Tea Area School District 41-5 is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tea Area School District 41-5?

Tea Area School District 41-5 spends $9,838 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Tea Area School District 41-5?

The average student-teacher ratio in Tea Area School District 41-5 is 16.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Tea Area School District 41-5?

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is the highest-rated school in Tea Area School District 41-5 with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Tea Area School District 41-5?

Across schools in Tea Area School District 41-5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Tea Area School District 41-5 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Tea Area School District 41-5 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
53.5%
ELA Proficiency
61.0%

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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