White Lake School District 01-3
School District · White Lake, South Dakota
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#45 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,643
+$2,973 vs South Dakota median
District size
124 students
Smaller than South Dakota median
STAAR proficiency rose +5.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among White Lake School District 01-3 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in White Lake School District 01-3
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Lake Elementary - 02 | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | White Lake High School - 01 | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About White Lake School District 01-3
White Lake School District 01-3 is a White Lake, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 124 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. District-level spending was $15,643 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, White Lake School District 01-3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is White Lake Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, White Lake School District 01-3 students show an average math proficiency of 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in White Lake School District 01-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in White Lake School District 01-3 with test data.
Schools in White Lake School District 01-3
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- White Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 124
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- District spending per student
- $15,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in White Lake School District 01-3?
White Lake School District 01-3 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 White Lake School District 01-3?
The average composite rating for White Lake School District 01-3 is 7.0/10. 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 White Lake School District 01-3?
White Lake School District 01-3's district-level spending was $15,643 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 White Lake School District 01-3?
The average student-teacher ratio in White Lake School District 01-3 is 10.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in White Lake School District 01-3?
White Lake Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in White Lake School District 01-3 with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in White Lake School District 01-3?
Across schools in White Lake School District 01-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does White Lake School District 01-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
White Lake School District 01-3 has an average school rating of 7.0/10 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 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.6%
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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