Best Schools in Bancroft, SD
Bancroft, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 832 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Bancroft underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bancroft, SD
The top high schools in Bancroft, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
2. De Smet High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
3. Iroquois High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bancroft, SD
The top middle schools in Bancroft, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. De Smet Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
2. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
3. Iroquois Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bancroft, SD
The top elementary schools in Bancroft, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
2. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
3. Iroquois Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
4. Collins Colony Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bancroft, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bancroft, SD has a total population of 347 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bancroft, 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 Bancroft, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bancroft, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bancroft, 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 Bancroft, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bancroft, SD
How many schools are in Bancroft, SD?
Bancroft, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 832 students in total.
How do schools in Bancroft perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Bancroft score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Bancroft underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bancroft?
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: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations