Todd County School District 66-1 is a rural South Dakota district serving 1,956 students across 13 schools. The district's academic performance metrics fall substantially below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 8.7% compared to the state average of 46.7%, while reading proficiency is 17.4% against a state average of 46.8%. The graduation rate of 51.3% is markedly lower than South Dakota's 87.5% average, with an 8.2% dropout rate. Chronic absenteeism represents a significant challenge at 75.7%, substantially exceeding typical district levels.
The student population is predominantly Native American, reflecting Todd County's location within reservation boundaries. The district serves 15.5% of students with disabilities and 1.3% English learners. Despite serving a smaller proportion of English learners than many districts, the concentration of students with disabilities is notably higher than state norms.
Per-pupil spending is $17,723 annually, exceeding the state average of $13,873 by approximately 28%. This higher spending level relative to state averages, combined with the significant gap in academic outcomes, suggests that resource allocation alone does not account for the performance differential. The district faces complex challenges related to chronic absenteeism and student engagement that extend beyond typical academic support interventions.
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Total Students
1,956
Schools
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,723
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
8.7%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
School Performance Index
32.4
out of 100 points
South Dakota uses the School Performance Index (SPI) to measure school quality on a 0-100 point scale. The SPI considers multiple factors including student proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on South Dakota state assessments
Percentage of students meeting expected academic growth
ELA Progress
26.8%
Students meeting growth standard
Math Progress
16.4%
Students meeting growth standard
ELA Proficiency
17.4%
29.4% below state avg
Math Proficiency
8.7%
38.0% below state avg
Graduation Rate
51.3%
36.2% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
75.7%
60.7% above state avg
Composite
15.8
English
14.1
Math
15.2
Reading
17.0
Science
16.3
Attendance Rate
78.6%
FAY (Full Academic Year) students
Dropout Rate
8.2%
Grades 7-12
South Dakota evaluates schools using the School Performance Index (SPI), a comprehensive 0-100 point measure. The SPI incorporates student achievement, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress. Schools and districts work toward continuous improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) framework.