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7.1avg / 10

Wagner Community School District 11-4

School District · Wagner, South Dakota

Students: 900
Teachers (FTE): 76
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

900

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#40 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,825

+$3,155 vs South Dakota median

District size

900 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

The short answer

Wagner Community School District 11-4 ranks #40 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Wagner Community School District 11-4's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wagner Elementary - 02 (8.0/10), Wagner High School - 01 (6.9/10), and Wagner Middle School - 03 (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Wagner Elementary - 028.0 / 10
2Wagner High School - 016.9 / 10
3Wagner Middle School - 036.7 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Wagner Community School District 11-4

Wagner Community School District 11-4 is a Wagner, South Dakota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 900 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. District-level spending was $15,825 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Wagner Community School District 11-4 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wagner Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Wagner Community School District 11-4 students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.4%.

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

District Map

Schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency40.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency48.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4 with test data.

Schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4

4 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Wagner
Total Enrollment
900
Teachers (FTE)
76
District spending per student
$15,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wagner Community School District 11-4?

Wagner Community School District 11-4 has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Wagner Community School District 11-4?

The average composite rating for Wagner Community School District 11-4 is 7.1/10. 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 Wagner Community School District 11-4?

Wagner Community School District 11-4's district-level spending was $15,825 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 Wagner Community School District 11-4?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wagner Community School District 11-4 is 11.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wagner Community School District 11-4?

Wagner Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Wagner Community School District 11-4 with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Wagner Community School District 11-4?

Across schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Wagner Community School District 11-4 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Wagner Community School District 11-4 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 4 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
40.5%
ELA Proficiency
48.4%

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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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