For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 301 students in Colman-Egan School District 50-5. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
51爆料s in Colman-Egan School District 50-5 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
301 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colman-Egan School District 50-5, 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
83%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,904 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 $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,904
$13,146
Spending / Student
$11,664
$12,647
Best Colman-Egan School District 50-5 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colman Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Colman-egan High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: 7-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Colman-Egan School District 50-5 manages 3 public schools serving 301 students.
What is the rank of Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Colman-Egan School District 50-5 is ranked #74 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
83% of Colman-Egan School District 50-5 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Colman-Egan School District 50-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Colman-Egan School District 50-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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