For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 277 students in Wall School District 51-5. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wall School District 51-5 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
277 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wall School District 51-5, 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
#78 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.53
% American Indian
13%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
75%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,339 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,087 is less than the state median of $12,647. 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
$15,339
$13,146
Spending / Student
$12,087
$12,647
Best Wall School District 51-5 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wall High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wall Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Wall Middle School - 06
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wall School District 51-5?
Wall School District 51-5 manages 3 public schools serving 277 students.
What is the rank of Wall School District 51-5?
Wall School District 51-5 is ranked #80 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wall School District 51-5?
75% of Wall School District 51-5 students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wall School District 51-5?
Wall School District 51-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Wall School District 51-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,087 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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