For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 222 students in Iroquois School District 02-3. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Iroquois School District 02-3 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
222 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Iroquois School District 02-3, 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 2021-2022 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)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
86%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,910 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,946 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,910
$13,121
Spending / Student
$14,946
$12,623
Best Iroquois School District 02-3 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21085 415th Ave
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Grades: 4-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Iroquois High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Iroquois Elementary - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #44.
Iroquois Middle School - 02
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Iroquois School District 02-3?
Iroquois School District 02-3 manages 4 public schools serving 222 students.
What is the rank of Iroquois School District 02-3?
Iroquois School District 02-3 is ranked #136 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois School District 02-3?
86% of Iroquois School District 02-3 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iroquois School District 02-3?
Iroquois School District 02-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Iroquois School District 02-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,946 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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