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Best Schools in 57018, SD
57018, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,536 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 57018 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57018, SD
The top high schools in 57018, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
2. Montrose High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
3. Tri-valley High School - 01
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Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
4. Dell Rapids High School - 01
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Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57018, SD
The top middle schools in 57018, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montrose Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
2. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Chester Middle School - 03
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Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
4. Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57018, SD
The top elementary schools in 57018, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
2. Montrose Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
3. Tri-valley Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
4. Chester Elementary -02
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Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
5. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57018, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57018, SD has a total population of 1,462 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57018, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 57018, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57018, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57018, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 57018, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57018, SD
How many schools are in 57018, SD?
57018, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,536 students in total.
How do schools in 57018 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 57018 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 57018 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57018?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 49%
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