West Central School District 49-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
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 6 public schools serving 1,413 students in West Central School District 49-7. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in West Central School District 49-7 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
West Central School District 49-7, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.51
# American Indian Students
39 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,298 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 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:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
133
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
115
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
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 $12,608 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,773 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 manages 6 public schools serving 1,413 students.
What is the rank of West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 is ranked #67 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central School District 49-7?
92% of West Central School District 49-7 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is West Central School District 49-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,773 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 5% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
