Watertown School District 14-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,803 students in Watertown School District 14-4. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Watertown School District 14-4 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Watertown School District 14-4, 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% has increased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.51
# American Indian Students
154 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
14%
# Asian Students
21 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
253 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
16 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
3,151 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
83%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
208 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
282
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
260
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
290
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
274
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
276
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
298
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
303
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
338
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
310
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
288
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
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 $11,916 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,446 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Watertown School District 14-4?
Watertown School District 14-4 manages 10 public schools serving 3,803 students.
What is the rank of Watertown School District 14-4?
Watertown School District 14-4 is ranked #39 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown School District 14-4?
83% of Watertown School District 14-4 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown School District 14-4?
Watertown School District 14-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Watertown School District 14-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,446 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,803 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 20% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
