Top Rankings
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 247 students in Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
734 Schools
# Students
247 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6, 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,158 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,008 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,158
$13,121
Spending / Student
$14,008
$12,623
Best Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Palm St
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17866 Glendale Dr
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Spink Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18206 Spink Ln
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6?
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 manages 5 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6?
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 is ranked #45 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6?
96% of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6?
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,008 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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