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Best Schools in 57242, SD
57242, SD has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,879 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 57242 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57242, SD
The top high schools in 57242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Watertown High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
3. Henry High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57242, SD
The top middle schools in 57242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
2. Watertown Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Hamlin Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
4. Henry Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57242, SD
The top elementary schools in 57242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
2. Mellette Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
3. Henry Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
4. 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 57242, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57242, SD has a total population of 413 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57242, 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 57242, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57242, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57242, 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 57242, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57242, SD
How many schools are in 57242, SD?
57242, SD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,879 students in total.
How do schools in 57242 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 57242 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 57242 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57242?
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: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations