Best High Schools in Alcester, SD

Alcester, SD has 4 high schools with 737 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alcester score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alcester exceed expectations.

1. Akron Westfield Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students

2. Alcester-hudson High School - 01

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students

3. Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students

4. Beresford High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alcester, SD

Alcester, SD has 4 middle schools with 519 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alcester score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alcester greatly exceed expectations.

1. Akron Westfield Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 139 Students

2. Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students

3. Beresford Middle School - 03

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students

4. Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alcester, SD

Alcester, SD has 4 elementary schools with 1,072 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alcester score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alcester meet expectations.

1. Akron Westfield Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students

2. Beresford Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students

3. Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students

4. Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alcester, SD

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

Community Factors

Alcester, SD has a total population of 1,219 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alcester, SD

2,328

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alcester, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

9.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alcester, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

993 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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