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Milbank School District 25-4

South Dakota · Public School District
4
Schools
1,033
Students
$14,419
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
28.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Milbank School District 25-4 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 1,033 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,419 is near the national average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blue Sky Colony - 04KG–088
Milbank Elementary - 03PK–05437
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Milbank Middle School - 0206–08229
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Milbank High School - 0109–12359
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,419Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
61%
State
21.1%
Local (property tax)
60.9%
Federal
18.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (61%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,033
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Milbank School District 25-4?
Milbank School District 25-4 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,033 students.
What is the graduation rate for Milbank School District 25-4?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Milbank School District 25-4 spend per student?
Milbank School District 25-4 spends $14,419 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Milbank School District 25-4?
28% of students in Milbank School District 25-4 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Milbank School District 25-4?
No, Milbank School District 25-4 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Milbank School District 25-4 serve?
Milbank School District 25-4 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Milbank School District 25-4?
The median opportunity score across schools in Milbank School District 25-4 is 57/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.