Best Schools in Alcester, SD
Alcester, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,748 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Alcester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alcester, SD
The top high schools in Alcester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
2. Alcester-hudson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
3. Beresford High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alcester, SD
The top middle schools in Alcester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
2. Beresford Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
3. Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alcester, SD
The top elementary schools in Alcester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beresford Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beresford School District 61-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
2. Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 195 Students
3. Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Alcester, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Alcester, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alcester, SD
How many schools are in Alcester, SD?
Alcester, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,748 students in total.
How do schools in Alcester perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Alcester score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Alcester meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alcester?
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: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Alcester
3 of 3 schools in Alcester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Alcester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.