Best Schools in Badger, SD
Badger, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,338 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Badger greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Badger, SD
The top high schools in Badger, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
2. Arlington High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. Hamlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
Best Middle Schools in Badger, SD
The top middle schools in Badger, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
2. Arlington Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
3. Hamlin Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Badger, SD
The top elementary schools in Badger, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Arlington Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
3. Hamlin Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Badger, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Badger, SD has a total population of 395 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Badger, 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 Badger, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Badger, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Badger, 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 Badger, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Badger, SD
How many schools are in Badger, SD?
Badger, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,338 students in total.
How do schools in Badger perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Badger score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Badger greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Badger?
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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