Top Rankings
Todd County School District 66-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,992 students in Todd County School District 66-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Todd County School District 66-1 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
11 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
1,992 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Todd County School District 66-1, 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 50-54% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Graduation Rate
50-54%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.53
% American Indian
95%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
1%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,195 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,492 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,195
$13,121
Spending / Student
$23,492
$12,623
Best Todd County School District 66-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Littleburg Elementary - 12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28406 300 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary - 09
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Rank: #66.
O'kreek Elementary - 14
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44 School St
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Spring Creek Rte
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Todd County Elementary - 16
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Todd County High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
He Dog Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25300 Bia #4
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rosebud Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 Spotted Tail Dr
Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2411
Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2411
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1212.
Todd County Middle School - 10
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27000 Us Hwy 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 manages 13 public schools serving 1,992 students.
What is the rank of Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 is ranked #144 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County School District 66-1?
95% of Todd County School District 66-1 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Todd County School District 66-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,492 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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