Todd County School District 66-1
School District · Mission, South Dakota
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,832
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,832
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Todd County School District 66-1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Todd County School District 66-1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Todd County Elementary - 16
Mission · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
St. Francis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Todd County High School - 01
Mission · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#131 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,832
+$4,162 vs South Dakota median
District size
2,049 students
Much larger than South Dakota median
The short answer
Todd County School District 66-1 ranks #131 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Todd County School District 66-1's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Todd County Elementary - 16 (6.1/10), Spring Creek Elementary - 07 (5.7/10), and Todd County High School - 01 (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Todd County School District 66-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd County Elementary - 16 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Spring Creek Elementary - 07 | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Todd County High School - 01 | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | He Dog Elementary - 05 | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Todd County Middle School - 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Rosebud Elementary - 04 | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Lakeview Elementary - 09 | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Todd County Achievement High School - 17 | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Todd County School District 66-1
Todd County School District 66-1 is a Mission, South Dakota school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 2,049 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $16,832 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Todd County School District 66-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Todd County Elementary - 16, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Todd County School District 66-1 students show an average math proficiency of 17.4% and ELA proficiency of 23.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Todd County School District 66-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Todd County School District 66-1 with test data.
Schools in Todd County School District 66-1
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Mission
- Total Enrollment
- 2,049
- Teachers (FTE)
- 159
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 has 13 schools in total — 8 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 Todd County School District 66-1?
The average composite rating for Todd County School District 66-1 is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 spends $16,832 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Todd County School District 66-1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Todd County School District 66-1 is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County Elementary - 16 is the highest-rated school in Todd County School District 66-1 with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Todd County School District 66-1?
Across schools in Todd County School District 66-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Todd County School District 66-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Todd County School District 66-1 has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 13 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.1%
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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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