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Best Schools in 57256, SD
57256, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,638 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 57256 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57256, SD
The top high schools in 57256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
2. Summit High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
3. Florence High School - 01
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
4. Waubay High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57256, SD
The top middle schools in 57256, 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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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Waubay Middle School - 03
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Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students
4. Florence Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57256, SD
The top elementary schools in 57256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students
2. Waubay Elementary - 02
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Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
3. Florence Elementary - 02
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
4. Summit Elementary - 02
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Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 121 Students
5. Mckinley Elementary - 06
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57256, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57256, SD has a total population of 200 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57256, 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 57256, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57256, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57256, 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 57256, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57256, SD
How many schools are in 57256, SD?
57256, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,638 students in total.
How do schools in 57256 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 57256 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 57256 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57256?
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: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations