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Best Schools in 57243, SD
57243, SD has 18 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,938 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 57243 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57243, SD
The top high schools in 57243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin High School - 01
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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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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
3. Florence High School - 01
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
4. Clark High School - 01
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Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
5. Henry High School - 01
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57243, SD
The top middle schools in 57243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
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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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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. Clark Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
5. Florence Middle School - 03
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
6. Henry Middle School - 03
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57243, SD
The top elementary schools in 57243, 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. Jefferson Elementary - 09
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students
3. Clark Elementary - 02
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Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
4. Mellette Elementary - 07
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
5. Florence Elementary - 02
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
6. Henry Elementary - 02
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
7. Mckinley Elementary - 06
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57243, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57243, SD has a total population of 587 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57243, 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 57243, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57243, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57243, 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 57243, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57243, SD
How many schools are in 57243, SD?
57243, SD has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,938 students in total.
How do schools in 57243 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 57243 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 57243 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57243?
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: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations