Wessington Springs School District 36-2
School District · Wessington Springs, South Dakota
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#135 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,820
$1,850 vs South Dakota median
District size
429 students
Typical than South Dakota median
The short answer
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 ranks #135 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Wessington Springs School District 36-2's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 (8.9/10), Wessington Springs High School - 01 (6.2/10), and Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 (2.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wessington Springs School District 36-2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Wessington Springs High School - 01 | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92 | 2.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 is a Wessington Springs, South Dakota school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 429 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $10,820 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Wessington Springs School District 36-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wessington Springs Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Wessington Springs School District 36-2 students show an average math proficiency of 40.3% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wessington Springs School District 36-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wessington Springs School District 36-2 with test data.
Schools in Wessington Springs School District 36-2
7 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Wessington Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 429
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- District spending per student
- $10,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 has 7 schools in total — 3 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 Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
The average composite rating for Wessington Springs School District 36-2 is 5.0/10. 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 Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Wessington Springs School District 36-2's district-level spending was $10,820 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 Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wessington Springs School District 36-2 is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Wessington Springs School District 36-2 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Wessington Springs School District 36-2?
Across schools in Wessington Springs School District 36-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wessington Springs School District 36-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Wessington Springs School District 36-2 has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 7 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
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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