For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 234 students in Wilmot School District 54-7. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wilmot School District 54-7 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
234 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilmot School District 54-7, 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.53
% American Indian
19%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
74%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,551 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,252 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,551
$13,047
Spending / Student
$12,252
$12,552
Best Wilmot School District 54-7 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmot High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Wilmot Elementary - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Wilmot Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilmot School District 54-7?
Wilmot School District 54-7 manages 3 public schools serving 234 students.
What is the rank of Wilmot School District 54-7?
Wilmot School District 54-7 is ranked #137 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 Wilmot School District 54-7?
74% of Wilmot School District 54-7 students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmot School District 54-7?
Wilmot School District 54-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Wilmot School District 54-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,252 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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