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5.1avg / 10

Winner School District 59-2

School District · Winner, South Dakota

Students: 825
Teachers (FTE): 54

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

825

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.3:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#133 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,722

$1,948 vs South Dakota median

District size

825 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

The short answer

Winner School District 59-2 ranks #133 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Winner School District 59-2's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Winner Elementary - 04 (6.7/10), Winner High School - 01 (5.3/10), and Winner Middle School - 02 (3.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Winner School District 59-2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Winner Elementary - 046.7 / 10
2Winner High School - 015.3 / 10
3Winner Middle School - 023.4 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Winner School District 59-2

Winner School District 59-2 is a Winner, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 825 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $10,722 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Winner School District 59-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Winner Elementary - 04, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Winner School District 59-2 students show an average math proficiency of 39.3% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.

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

District Map

Schools in Winner School District 59-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency39.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency52.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Winner School District 59-2 with test data.

Schools in Winner School District 59-2

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Winner
Total Enrollment
825
Teachers (FTE)
54
District spending per student
$10,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Winner School District 59-2?

Winner School District 59-2 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 Winner School District 59-2?

The average composite rating for Winner School District 59-2 is 5.1/10. 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 Winner School District 59-2?

Winner School District 59-2's district-level spending was $10,722 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 Winner School District 59-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Winner School District 59-2 is 15.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Winner School District 59-2?

Winner Elementary - 04 is the highest-rated school in Winner School District 59-2 with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Winner School District 59-2?

Across schools in Winner School District 59-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Winner School District 59-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Winner School District 59-2 has an average school rating of 5.1/10 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
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
39.3%
ELA Proficiency
52.4%

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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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