Top Rankings
Montrose School District 43-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 266 students in Montrose School District 43-2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Montrose School District 43-2 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
266 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montrose School District 43-2, which is ranked within the top 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
95%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,564 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,718
$13,047
Spending / Student
$12,564
$12,552
Best Montrose School District 43-2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montrose Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Montrose High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Montrose Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Orland Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45050 246th St
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montrose School District 43-2?
Montrose School District 43-2 manages 4 public schools serving 266 students.
What is the rank of Montrose School District 43-2?
Montrose School District 43-2 is ranked #71 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose School District 43-2?
95% of Montrose School District 43-2 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montrose School District 43-2?
Montrose School District 43-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Montrose School District 43-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,564 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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