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Best Schools in 57744, SD
57744, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,444 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 57744 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57744, SD
The top high schools in 57744, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 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
3. Lakota Tech High School - 10
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Projected Test Scores
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57744, SD
The top middle schools in 57744, 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. East Middle School - 30
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57744, SD
The top elementary schools in 57744, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermosa Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
2. Valley View Elementary - 13
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
3. Rockyford School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
4. Red Shirt School - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 43 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57744, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57744, SD has a total population of 2,418 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57744, 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 57744, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57744, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57744, 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 57744, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57744, SD
How many schools are in 57744, SD?
57744, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,444 students in total.
How do schools in 57744 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 57744 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 57744 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57744?
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: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet 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
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations