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Eagle Butte School District 20-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 383 students in Eagle Butte School District 20-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Eagle Butte School District 20-1 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
6 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
383 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eagle Butte School District 20-1, 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 52% has decreased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)6%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
42%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)52%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.53
% American Indian
93%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
1%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,692 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,791 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,692
$13,121
Spending / Student
$28,791
$12,623
Best Eagle Butte School District 20-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #22.
E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Butte High School - 01
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Grades: 3-6
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Grades: K-2
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eagle Butte School District 20-1?
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 manages 6 public schools serving 383 students.
What is the rank of Eagle Butte School District 20-1?
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 is ranked #143 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle Butte School District 20-1?
93% of Eagle Butte School District 20-1 students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eagle Butte School District 20-1?
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Eagle Butte School District 20-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,791 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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