White Lake School District 01-3
School District · White Lake, South Dakota
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Evaluating White Lake School District 01-3?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge White Lake School District 01-3 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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White Lake High School - 01
White Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White Lake Elementary - 02
White Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#138 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,643
+$2,973 vs South Dakota median
District size
124 students
Smaller than South Dakota median
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 High School - 01 | 4.5 / 10 |
| 2 | White Lake Elementary - 02 | 4.0 / 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. The district invests $15,643 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, White Lake School District 01-3 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is White Lake High School - 01, which has a composite score of 4.5/10.
In standardized testing, White Lake School District 01-3 students show an average math proficiency of 56.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- White Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 124
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in White Lake School District 01-3?
White Lake School District 01-3 spends $15,643 per student per year.
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 High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in White Lake School District 01-3 with a composite score of 4.5/10.
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 56.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. 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 4.3/10 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 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
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
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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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