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Beresford School District 61-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 648 students in Beresford School District 61-2. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Beresford School District 61-2 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
648 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beresford School District 61-2, 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 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
86%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,881 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,218 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,881
$13,047
Spending / Student
$14,218
$12,552
Best Beresford School District 61-2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beresford Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 S 4th St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-5012
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-5012
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Beresford High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Beresford Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beresford School District 61-2?
Beresford School District 61-2 manages 3 public schools serving 648 students.
What is the rank of Beresford School District 61-2?
Beresford School District 61-2 is ranked #111 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beresford School District 61-2?
86% of Beresford School District 61-2 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beresford School District 61-2?
Beresford School District 61-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Beresford School District 61-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,218 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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