For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 243 students in Newell School District 09-2. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Newell School District 09-2 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
734 Schools
# Students
243 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newell School District 09-2, 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,630 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,144 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,630
$13,121
Spending / Student
$15,144
$12,623
Best Newell School District 09-2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newell Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Newell Middle School - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Newell High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newell School District 09-2?
Newell School District 09-2 manages 3 public schools serving 243 students.
What is the rank of Newell School District 09-2?
Newell School District 09-2 is ranked #127 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 Newell School District 09-2?
90% of Newell School District 09-2 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newell School District 09-2?
Newell School District 09-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Newell School District 09-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,144 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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