For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 354 students in De Smet School District 38-2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in De Smet School District 38-2 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
De Smet School District 38-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
330 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
93%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
31
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,960 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,424 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
How many schools belong to De Smet School District 38-2?
De Smet School District 38-2 manages 3 public schools serving 354 students.
What is the rank of De Smet School District 38-2?
De Smet School District 38-2 is ranked #86 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in De Smet School District 38-2?
93% of De Smet School District 38-2 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Smet School District 38-2?
De Smet School District 38-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is De Smet School District 38-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,424 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
