Top Rankings
Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 428 students in Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
黑料网官网 Schools in Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (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 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
428 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,327 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,832 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,327
$13,121
Spending / Student
$12,832
$12,623
Best Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6 黑料网官网 Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ipswich High School - 01
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Ipswich Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Ipswich Middle School - 04
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35955 139th St
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-8
| 31 students
Rank: #55.
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12434 364th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
Rank: #66.
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12465 359th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6?
Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6 manages 7 public schools serving 428 students.
What is the rank of Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6?
Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6 is ranked #14 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6?
95% of Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6?
Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Ipswich 黑料网官网 School District 22-6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,832 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don鈥檛 offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.