McLaughlin School District 15-2

District Spending

The McLaughlin School District 15-2 spends $13,460 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The McLaughlin School District 15-2 has 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the SD state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The McLaughlin School District 15-2 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the McLaughlin School District 15-2, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The McLaughlin School District 15-2 serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.