Best Schools in Baltic, SD
Baltic, SD has 20 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,870 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Baltic exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Baltic, SD
The top high schools in Baltic, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baltic High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Brandon Valley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
3. West Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
4. Tri-valley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. Dell Rapids High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
6. Garretson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Baltic, SD
The top middle schools in Baltic, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 728 Students
2. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 729 Students
4. Baltic Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
5. Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
6. Garretson Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
7. West Central Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Baltic, SD
The top elementary schools in Baltic, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
2. Brandon Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
3. Baltic Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltic School District 49-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
4. West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 281 Students
5. Tri-valley Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
6. West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
7. Garretson Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Baltic, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Baltic, SD has a total population of 2,047 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Baltic, 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 Baltic, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Baltic, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Baltic, 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 Baltic, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Baltic, SD
How many schools are in Baltic, SD?
Baltic, SD has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,870 students in total.
How do schools in Baltic perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Baltic score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Baltic exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Baltic?
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: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Baltic
3 of 3 schools in Baltic carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Baltic. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.