Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 509 students in Platte - Geddes School District 11-5. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
0.19
0.53
# American Indian Students
18 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
459 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
59
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
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 $14,222 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,251 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Platte - Geddes School District 11-5?
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 manages 7 public schools serving 509 students.
What is the rank of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5?
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 is ranked #8 out of 146 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 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Platte - Geddes School District 11-5?
90% of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5?
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Platte - Geddes School District 11-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,251 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
