For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 178 students in Tiospaye Topa School District.
Public Schools in Tiospaye Topa School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
729 Schools
# Students
178 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Tiospaye Topa School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
15618 1st Ave
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Gr: K-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tiospaye Topa School District?
Tiospaye Topa School District manages 1 public schools serving 178 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Tiospaye Topa School District?
100% of Tiospaye Topa School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tiospaye Topa School District?
Tiospaye Topa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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