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#258 of 574 schools in SD
Top 45% in state
Milbank High School - 01
High School · Milbank School District 25-4 · Milbank, SD
A Milbank School District 25-4 high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 E Park Ave, Milbank, SD 57252
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Milbank High School - 01 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milbank High School - 01 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,900
Median home value
$184,500
Median rent
$525/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Milbank School District 25-4
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milbank High School - 01 is listed in Milbank School District 25-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milbank High School - 01
Milbank High School - 01 is a public high school in Milbank, SD, part of Milbank School District 25-4, serving approximately 362 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milbank High School - 01
What grades does Milbank High School - 01 serve?
Milbank High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Milbank High School - 01?
Milbank High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milbank High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Milbank High School - 01 is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milbank High School - 01 rank in SD?
Milbank High School - 01 ranks #258 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Milbank High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Milbank High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Milbank High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milbank High School - 01 has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Milbank High School - 01 a charter school?
No, Milbank High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milbank High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Milbank High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milbank High School - 01?
27.6% of students at Milbank High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (605) 432-5546
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 57252)
- 4,882
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57252; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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