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Beresford School District 61-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 715 students in Beresford School District 61-2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Beresford School District 61-2 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
748 Schools
# Students
715 Students
145,551 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
10,901 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Beresford School District 61-2, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.50
# American Indian Students
8 Students
19,593 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
10,532 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
640 Students
100,497 Students
% White Students
90%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
59
12,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
10,419
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
10,597
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
10,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
10,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
10,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
11,011
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
11,200
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
11,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,580 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,165. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,885 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,580
$13,165
Spending / Student
$12,885
$12,666
Best Beresford School District 61-2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beresford Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 S 4th St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-5012
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-5012
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Beresford Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
Beresford High School - 01
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beresford School District 61-2?
Beresford School District 61-2 manages 3 public schools serving 715 students.
What is the rank of Beresford School District 61-2?
Beresford School District 61-2 is ranked #101 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beresford School District 61-2?
90% of Beresford School District 61-2 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beresford School District 61-2?
Beresford School District 61-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Beresford School District 61-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,885 is higher than the state median of $12,666. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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