Top Rankings
Tea Area School District 41-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,408 students in Tea Area School District 41-5. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Tea Area School District 41-5 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
6 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
2,408 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tea Area School District 41-5, 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
81%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,644 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,419 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,644
$13,121
Spending / Student
$8,419
$12,623
Best Tea Area School District 41-5 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 W Charish St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E 7th St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Tea Area High School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 S Lancaster Dr
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tea Area School District 41-5?
Tea Area School District 41-5 manages 6 public schools serving 2,408 students.
What is the rank of Tea Area School District 41-5?
Tea Area School District 41-5 is ranked #19 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tea Area School District 41-5?
81% of Tea Area School District 41-5 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tea Area School District 41-5?
Tea Area School District 41-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Tea Area School District 41-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,419 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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