For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 417 students in Deubrook Area School District 05-6. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Deubrook Area School District 05-6 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
5 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
417 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deubrook Area School District 05-6, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,892 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 $13,765 is higher than the state median of $12,647. 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
$15,892
$13,146
Spending / Student
$13,765
$12,647
Best Deubrook Area School District 05-6 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deubrook Jr. High - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Gr: 7-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Deubrook High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Red Willow Colony School - 09
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20019 474th Ave
White, SD 57275
(605) 629-1152
White, SD 57275
(605) 629-1152
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #44.
Deubrook Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 Palisades Ave
Toronto, SD 57268
(605) 794-1152
Toronto, SD 57268
(605) 794-1152
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20426 482nd Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 794-1152
White, SD 57276
(605) 794-1152
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deubrook Area School District 05-6?
Deubrook Area School District 05-6 manages 5 public schools serving 417 students.
What is the rank of Deubrook Area School District 05-6?
Deubrook Area School District 05-6 is ranked #64 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 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 Deubrook Area School District 05-6?
95% of Deubrook Area School District 05-6 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deubrook Area School District 05-6?
Deubrook Area School District 05-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Deubrook Area School District 05-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,765 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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