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6.1 avg / 10

Watertown School District 14-4

School District · Watertown, South Dakota

Students: 3,690
Teachers (FTE): 248

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,402

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#91 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,402

$2,268 vs South Dakota median

District size

3,690 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

About Watertown School District 14-4

Watertown School District 14-4 is a Watertown, South Dakota school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,690 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $10,402 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Watertown School District 14-4 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary - 05, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Watertown School District 14-4 students show an average math proficiency of 53.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.0%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Watertown School District 14-4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 53.7%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Watertown School District 14-4 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Watertown
Total Enrollment
3,690
Teachers (FTE)
248
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Watertown School District 14-4?

Watertown School District 14-4 has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Watertown School District 14-4?

The average composite rating for Watertown School District 14-4 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Watertown School District 14-4?

Watertown School District 14-4 spends $10,402 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Watertown School District 14-4?

The average student-teacher ratio in Watertown School District 14-4 is 14.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Watertown School District 14-4?

Lincoln Elementary - 05 is the highest-rated school in Watertown School District 14-4 with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Watertown School District 14-4?

Across schools in Watertown School District 14-4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Watertown School District 14-4 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Watertown School District 14-4 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 9 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
53.7%
ELA Proficiency
56.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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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