Vermillion School District 13-1 serves 1,304 students across 4 schools in Clay County, South Dakota, operating as a town-locale district. The district maintains relatively stable enrollment within a small-to-medium size range for the state.
Academically, Vermillion's performance measures fall below state averages across key indicators. Math proficiency stands at 39.2% compared to the state average of 46.7%, while reading proficiency is 41.3% against a state average of 46.8%. The graduation rate of 77.1% trails the state average of 87.5%, and chronic absenteeism of 18.5% represents a notable concern. The dropout rate of 3.1% remains relatively controlled.
Demographically, the district reflects limited diversity, with 73.6% White students, 6.1% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, and 1.7% Asian enrollment. The district serves a population with identified needs: 29.5% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 16.3% receive special education services, and 0.7% are English learners.
Financial resources present a constraint, with per-pupil spending at $10,649 significantly below the state average of $13,873. This $3,224 per-student gap represents approximately 23% less funding than state peers. The combination of below-average academic outcomes, elevated absenteeism, and reduced per-pupil spending suggests the district faces resource limitations that may impact instructional capacity and student support services.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
1,304
Schools
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,649
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
39.2%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
School Performance Index
60.0
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
47.6%
Students meeting growth standard
Math Progress
50.5%
Students meeting growth standard
ELA Proficiency
41.3%
5.5% below state avg
Math Proficiency
39.2%
7.5% below state avg
Graduation Rate
77.1%
10.4% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5%
3.5% above state avg
Composite
22.6
English
22.3
Math
21.7
Reading
23.3
Science
22.8
Attendance Rate
92.4%
FAY (Full Academic Year) students
Dropout Rate
3.1%
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.