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Miller 29-4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 238 students in Miller 29-4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Miller 29-4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
238 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Miller 29-4 School District, 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
#22 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,538 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 77% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,689 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 77% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,538
$13,146
Spending / Student
$26,689
$12,647
Best Miller 29-4 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miller Jr. High - 04
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Miller High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35350 206th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Miller 29-4 School District?
Miller 29-4 School District manages 3 public schools serving 238 students.
What is the rank of Miller 29-4 School District?
Miller 29-4 School District is ranked #101 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Miller 29-4 School District?
92% of Miller 29-4 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Miller 29-4 School District?
Miller 29-4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Miller 29-4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,689 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 77% over four school years.
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