For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 424 students in Freeman School District 33-1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
九游体育s in Freeman School District 33-1 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
734 Schools
# Students
424 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Freeman School District 33-1, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
359 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
84%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
40
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,295 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,875 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,295
$13,121
Spending / Student
$11,875
$12,623
Best Freeman School District 33-1 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42906 Colony Rd
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27709 Tschetter Ave
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Freeman Jr High - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Grades: 7-8
| 61 students
Rank: #44.
Freeman High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
Freeman Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freeman School District 33-1?
Freeman School District 33-1 manages 5 public schools serving 424 students.
What is the rank of Freeman School District 33-1?
Freeman School District 33-1 is ranked #73 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeman School District 33-1?
84% of Freeman School District 33-1 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeman School District 33-1?
Freeman School District 33-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Freeman School District 33-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,875 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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