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Best Schools in 57730, SD
57730, SD has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,188 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 57730 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57730, SD
The top high schools in 57730, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Custer High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Hot Springs High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
4. Elk Mountain High School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57730, SD
The top middle schools in 57730, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Hill City Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
3. Hot Springs Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57730, SD
The top elementary schools in 57730, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
2. Hill City Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
3. Hermosa Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
4. Hot Springs Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
5. Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57730, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57730, SD has a total population of 5,209 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57730, 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 57730, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57730, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57730, 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 57730, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57730, SD
How many schools are in 57730, SD?
57730, SD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,188 students in total.
How do schools in 57730 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 57730 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 57730 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57730?
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: 63%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations