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Todd County School District 66-1

School District · Mission, South Dakota

Students: 2,049
Teachers (FTE): 159

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

13

8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

2,049

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#134 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

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 #134 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Todd County School District 66-1's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lakeview Elementary - 09 (6.5/10), Rosebud Elementary - 04 (5.9/10), and Todd County Elementary - 16 (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
He Dog Elementary - 05

STAAR proficiency rose +6.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Todd County School District 66-1 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

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.

#SchoolRating
1Lakeview Elementary - 096.5 / 10
2Rosebud Elementary - 045.9 / 10
3Todd County Elementary - 165.5 / 10
4Todd County High School - 015.1 / 10
5Todd County Middle School - 104.9 / 10
6He Dog Elementary - 054.5 / 10
7Spring Creek Elementary - 074.3 / 10
8Todd County Achievement High School - 174.2 / 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. District-level spending was $16,832 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Todd County School District 66-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lakeview Elementary - 09, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Todd County School District 66-1 students show an average math proficiency of 17.0% and ELA proficiency of 21.3%.

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

Math Proficiency17.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency21.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Todd County School District 66-1 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Mission
Total Enrollment
2,049
Teachers (FTE)
159
District spending per student
$16,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
37.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.1/10. 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 Todd County School District 66-1?

Todd County School District 66-1's district-level spending was $16,832 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 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?

Lakeview Elementary - 09 is the highest-rated school in Todd County School District 66-1 with a composite score of 6.5/10.

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 17.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.3%. 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 5.1/10 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
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
17.0%
ELA Proficiency
21.3%

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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