Best High Schools in 57029, SD

High schools
5
Students
507
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 57029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Parkston High School - 01

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students

2. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students

3. Menno High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students

4. Viborg-hurley High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students

5. Freeman High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students

Best Middle Schools in 57029, SD

Middle schools
4
Students
321
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 57029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Freeman Jr High - 05

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students

2. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students

3. Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 125 Students

4. Menno Middle School - 05

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 57029, SD

Elementary schools
7
Students
664
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 57029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students

2. Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 161 Students

3. Freeman Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students

4. Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04

C+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students

5. Menno Elementary - 02

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 82 Students

6. Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 32 Students

7. Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 57029, SD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

57029, SD has a total population of 2,136 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 57029, SD

1,595

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 57029, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

10.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57029, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57029, SD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,263 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 57029, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 57029, SD

How many schools are in 57029, SD?

57029, SD has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,595 students in total.

How do schools in 57029 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 57029 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 57029 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57029?

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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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations