Yankton School District 63-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
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 6 public schools serving 3,036 students in Yankton School District 63-3. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Yankton School District 63-3 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Yankton School District 63-3, 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 95% 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
0.38
0.51
# American Indian Students
137 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
14%
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
316 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
36 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,363 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
78%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
161 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:
186
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
280
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
213
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
202
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
244
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
242
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
218
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
238
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 $11,098 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,061 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 Yankton School District 63-3?
Yankton School District 63-3 manages 6 public schools serving 3,036 students.
What is the rank of Yankton School District 63-3?
Yankton School District 63-3 is ranked #59 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 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 Yankton School District 63-3?
78% of Yankton School District 63-3 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yankton School District 63-3?
Yankton School District 63-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Yankton School District 63-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,061 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: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,036 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 5% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
