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6.6avg / 10

Yankton School District 63-3

School District · Yankton, South Dakota

Students: 3,086
Teachers (FTE): 183

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,086

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#67 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,904

$1,766 vs South Dakota median

District size

3,086 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

The short answer

Yankton School District 63-3 ranks #67 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Yankton School District 63-3's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stewart Elementary - 05 (8.9/10), Beadle Elementary - 03 (8.3/10), and Lincoln Elementary - 04 (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Webster Elementary - 06

STAAR proficiency rose +11.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Yankton School District 63-3 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Yankton School District 63-3

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Stewart Elementary - 058.9 / 10
2Beadle Elementary - 038.3 / 10
3Lincoln Elementary - 046.8 / 10
4Yankton Middle School - 026.6 / 10
5Yankton High School - 016.5 / 10
6Webster Elementary - 062.7 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Yankton School District 63-3

Yankton School District 63-3 is a Yankton, South Dakota school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,086 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. District-level spending was $10,904 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Yankton School District 63-3 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Stewart Elementary - 05, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Yankton School District 63-3 students show an average math proficiency of 53.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Yankton School District 63-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency53.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency57.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Yankton School District 63-3 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Yankton
Total Enrollment
3,086
Teachers (FTE)
183
District spending per student
$10,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Yankton School District 63-3?

Yankton School District 63-3 has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Yankton School District 63-3?

The average composite rating for Yankton School District 63-3 is 6.6/10. 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 Yankton School District 63-3?

Yankton School District 63-3's district-level spending was $10,904 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 Yankton School District 63-3?

The average student-teacher ratio in Yankton School District 63-3 is 16.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Yankton School District 63-3?

Stewart Elementary - 05 is the highest-rated school in Yankton School District 63-3 with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Yankton School District 63-3?

Across schools in Yankton School District 63-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Yankton School District 63-3 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Yankton School District 63-3 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 6 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
53.4%
ELA Proficiency
57.8%

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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