Top Rankings
Baltic School District 49-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 580 students in Baltic School District 49-1. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Baltic School District 49-1 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (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 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
580 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baltic School District 49-1, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,217 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,941 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,217
$13,121
Spending / Student
$9,941
$12,623
Best Baltic School District 49-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baltic Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Baltic Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Baltic High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 manages 3 public schools serving 580 students.
What is the rank of Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 is ranked #28 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baltic School District 49-1?
90% of Baltic School District 49-1 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Baltic School District 49-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,941 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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