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Frederick Area School District 06-2

202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Frederick Area School District 06-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 195 students in Frederick Area School District 06-2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Frederick Area School District 06-2 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
195 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frederick Area School District 06-2, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#13 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
56%
42%
65-69%
51%
60-69%
42%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,862 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,687 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,862
$13,146
Spending / Student
$13,687
$12,647

Best Frederick Area School District 06-2 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Area Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Frederick Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Frederick Area School District 06-2?
Frederick Area School District 06-2 manages 3 public schools serving 195 students.
What is the rank of Frederick Area School District 06-2?
Frederick Area School District 06-2 is ranked #22 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick Area School District 06-2?
90% of Frederick Area School District 06-2 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frederick Area School District 06-2?
Frederick Area School District 06-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Frederick Area School District 06-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,687 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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