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Andes Central School District 11-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 260 students in Andes Central School District 11-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Andes Central School District 11-1 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
260 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Andes Central School District 11-1, 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.53
% American Indian
53%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
27%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,692 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,792 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,692
$13,146
Spending / Student
$26,792
$12,647
Best Andes Central School District 11-1 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28748 386th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Andes Central School District 11-1?
Andes Central School District 11-1 manages 3 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of Andes Central School District 11-1?
Andes Central School District 11-1 is ranked #129 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Andes Central School District 11-1?
53% of Andes Central School District 11-1 students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Andes Central School District 11-1?
Andes Central School District 11-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Andes Central School District 11-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,792 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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