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Best Schools in 57238, SD
57238, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,860 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 57238 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57238, SD
The top high schools in 57238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
2. Deuel High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
3. Watertown High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
4. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57238, SD
The top middle schools in 57238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Lake Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
3. Watertown Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
4. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57238, SD
The top elementary schools in 57238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 338 Students
2. Clear Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
3. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
4. Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
5. Mckinley Elementary - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57238, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57238, SD has a total population of 532 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57238, 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 57238, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57238, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57238, 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 57238, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57238, SD
How many schools are in 57238, SD?
57238, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,860 students in total.
How do schools in 57238 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 57238 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 57238 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57238?
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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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations