Milbank School District 25-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,033 students in Milbank School District 25-4. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Milbank School District 25-4 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Milbank School District 25-4, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% 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
0.32
0.51
# American Indian Students
14 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
128 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
845 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
82%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
85
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
9,578
# 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 $13,349 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,578 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Milbank School District 25-4?
Milbank School District 25-4 manages 4 public schools serving 1,033 students.
What is the rank of Milbank School District 25-4?
Milbank School District 25-4 is ranked #34 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milbank School District 25-4?
82% of Milbank School District 25-4 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milbank School District 25-4?
Milbank School District 25-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Milbank School District 25-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,578 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,033 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 5% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
