Top Rankings
Kimball School District 07-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 363 students in Kimball School District 07-2. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Kimball School District 07-2 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
5 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
363 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kimball School District 07-2, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,738 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,022 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,738
$13,121
Spending / Student
$11,022
$12,623
Best Kimball School District 07-2 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimball Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Kimball Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: 5-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Kimball High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kimball School District 07-2?
Kimball School District 07-2 manages 5 public schools serving 363 students.
What is the rank of Kimball School District 07-2?
Kimball School District 07-2 is ranked #36 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kimball School District 07-2?
92% of Kimball School District 07-2 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kimball School District 07-2?
Kimball School District 07-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Kimball School District 07-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,022 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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