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7.3 avg / 10

Waubay School District 18-3

School District · Waubay, South Dakota

Students: 172
Teachers (FTE): 19

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,087

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.1:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#30 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,087

+$2,417 vs South Dakota median

District size

172 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

About Waubay School District 18-3

Waubay School District 18-3 is a Waubay, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 172 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. The district invests $15,087 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Waubay School District 18-3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Waubay Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.

In standardized testing, Waubay School District 18-3 students show an average math proficiency of 46.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.

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

District Map

Schools in Waubay School District 18-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Waubay School District 18-3 with test data.

Schools in Waubay School District 18-3

3 schools

District Details

City
Waubay
Total Enrollment
172
Teachers (FTE)
19
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waubay School District 18-3?

Waubay School District 18-3 has 3 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 Waubay School District 18-3?

The average composite rating for Waubay School District 18-3 is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Waubay School District 18-3?

Waubay School District 18-3 spends $15,087 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Waubay School District 18-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Waubay School District 18-3 is 9.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Waubay School District 18-3?

Waubay Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Waubay School District 18-3 with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What are the test scores in Waubay School District 18-3?

Across schools in Waubay School District 18-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Waubay School District 18-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Waubay School District 18-3 has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 3 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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
46.9%
ELA Proficiency
49.1%

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

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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