Groton Area School District 06-6 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 597 students in Groton Area School District 06-6. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Groton Area School District 06-6 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Groton Area School District 06-6, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 148 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 90% 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
0.12
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
559 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
94%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
59
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,258 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,926 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Groton Area School District 06-6?
Groton Area School District 06-6 manages 3 public schools serving 597 students.
What is the rank of Groton Area School District 06-6?
Groton Area School District 06-6 is ranked #10 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Groton Area School District 06-6?
94% of Groton Area School District 06-6 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Groton Area School District 06-6?
Groton Area School District 06-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Groton Area School District 06-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,926 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 10% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
