Best High Schools in 57717, SD

High schools
5
Students
1,367
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 57717, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Harding County High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students

2. Spearfish High School - 01

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students

3. Newell High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students

4. Belle Fourche High School - 01

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students

5. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students

Best Middle Schools in 57717, SD

Middle schools
4
Students
1,123
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 57717, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Harding County Middle School - 03

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students

2. Newell Middle School - 04

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students

3. Spearfish Middle School - 05

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

4. Belle Fourche Middle School - 07

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 57717, SD

Elementary schools
7
Students
1,750
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 57717, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Creekside Elementary - 07

B

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 498 Students

2. Buffalo Elementary - 02

B

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 92 Students

3. Newell Elementary - 02

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students

4. South Park Elementary - 03

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 382 Students

5. Mountain View Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students

6. West Elementary - 03

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 352 Students

7. North Park Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades KG • 106 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 57717, SD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

57717, SD has a total population of 8,223 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 57717, SD

4,240

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 57717, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

18.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57717, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57717, SD.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,141 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 57717, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 57717, SD

How many schools are in 57717, SD?

57717, SD has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,240 students in total.

How do schools in 57717 perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in 57717 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 57717 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57717?

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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