For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 262 students in Scotland School District 04-3. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Scotland School District 04-3 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
262 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scotland School District 04-3, 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
89%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,809 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,977 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,809
$13,047
Spending / Student
$14,977
$12,552
Best Scotland School District 04-3 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Scotland Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Gr: PK-4 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Scotland Middle School - 05
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 5-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scotland School District 04-3?
Scotland School District 04-3 manages 3 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of Scotland School District 04-3?
Scotland School District 04-3 is ranked #125 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland School District 04-3?
89% of Scotland School District 04-3 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scotland School District 04-3?
Scotland School District 04-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Scotland School District 04-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,977 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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