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Deuel School District 19-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 373 students in Deuel School District 19-4. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Deuel School District 19-4 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
373 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deuel School District 19-4, 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,606 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,177 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,606
$13,121
Spending / Student
$16,177
$12,623
Best Deuel School District 19-4 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Clear Lake Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deuel School District 19-4?
Deuel School District 19-4 manages 2 public schools serving 373 students.
What is the rank of Deuel School District 19-4?
Deuel School District 19-4 is ranked #81 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel School District 19-4?
95% of Deuel School District 19-4 students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deuel School District 19-4?
Deuel School District 19-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Deuel School District 19-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,177 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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