For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 224 students in Armour School District 21-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Armour School District 21-1 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
224 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Armour School District 21-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,920 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,772 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,920
$13,121
Spending / Student
$12,772
$12,623
Best Armour School District 21-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armour High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 3rd St
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Armour Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Armour Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Armour School District 21-1?
Armour School District 21-1 manages 3 public schools serving 224 students.
What is the rank of Armour School District 21-1?
Armour School District 21-1 is ranked #111 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Armour School District 21-1?
88% of Armour School District 21-1 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armour School District 21-1?
Armour School District 21-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Armour School District 21-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,772 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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