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Menno School District 33-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 262 students in Menno School District 33-2. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Menno School District 33-2 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% 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
5 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
262 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Menno School District 33-2, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
99%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,817 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,233 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,817
$13,146
Spending / Student
$16,233
$12,647
Best Menno School District 33-2 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menno Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 S 5th St
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43582 Ne Jim River Rd
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Menno High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 5th St
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Menno Middle School - 05
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 5th St
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
42805 Maxwell Rd
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: K-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menno School District 33-2?
Menno School District 33-2 manages 5 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of Menno School District 33-2?
Menno School District 33-2 is ranked #117 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menno School District 33-2?
99% of Menno School District 33-2 students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menno School District 33-2?
Menno School District 33-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Menno School District 33-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,233 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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