Top Rankings
Chamberlain School District 07-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 848 students in Chamberlain School District 07-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Chamberlain School District 07-1 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
848 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chamberlain School District 07-1, 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 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.53
% American Indian
39%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
49%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,235 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,235
$13,146
Spending / Student
$14,462
$12,647
Best Chamberlain School District 07-1 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Chamberlain High School - 01
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 manages 3 public schools serving 848 students.
What is the rank of Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 is ranked #112 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chamberlain School District 07-1?
49% of Chamberlain School District 07-1 students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Chamberlain School District 07-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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