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Best Schools in 57703, SD
57703, SD has 14 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,140 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 57703 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57703, SD
The top high schools in 57703, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Douglas High School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
2. Central High School - 41
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57703, SD
The top middle schools in 57703, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Middle School - 30
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
2. Douglas Middle School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
3. South Middle School - 36
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
4. North Middle School - 35
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57703, SD
The top elementary schools in 57703, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patriot Elementary -06
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 890 Students
2. Vandenberg Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 441 Students
3. Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
4. Valley View Elementary - 13
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
5. Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
6. Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
7. Creekside Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Creekside Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 127 Students
8. Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57703, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57703, SD has a total population of 17,659 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57703, 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 57703, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57703, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57703, 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 57703, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57703, SD
How many schools are in 57703, SD?
57703, SD has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,140 students in total.
How do schools in 57703 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 57703 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 57703 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57703?
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: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations