Top Rankings
Flandreau School District 50-3 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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 698 students in Flandreau School District 50-3. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Flandreau School District 50-3 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
698 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Flandreau School District 50-3, 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 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
75%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.53
% American Indian
26%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
44%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,913 is higher 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 $12,395 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,913
$13,121
Spending / Student
$12,395
$12,623
Best Flandreau School District 50-3 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flandreau High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2455
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2455
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22941 487th Ave
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Flandreau Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Gr: 5-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Flandreau Elementary - 04
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Gr: K-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Flandreau School District 50-3?
Flandreau School District 50-3 manages 4 public schools serving 698 students.
What is the rank of Flandreau School District 50-3?
Flandreau School District 50-3 is ranked #138 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Flandreau School District 50-3?
44% of Flandreau School District 50-3 students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Flandreau School District 50-3?
Flandreau School District 50-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Flandreau School District 50-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,395 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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