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 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool in Tea Area School District 41-5.
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
145 Schools
# Students
2,408 Students
30,673 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
2,364 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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
0.54
% American Indian
1%
13%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
81%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,644 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,419 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,644
$13,146
Spending / Student
$8,419
$12,647
Best Tea Area School District 41-5 Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Recent Articles
51±¬ÁÏ Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.
New 51±¬ÁÏ Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.
