Best High Schools in Belle Fourche, SD

Belle Fourche, SD has 5 high schools with 1,506 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 Belle Fourche score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Belle Fourche meet expectations.

1. Sundance Secondary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Crook County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students

2. Spearfish High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students

3. Belle Fourche High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students

4. Newell High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students

5. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students

Best Middle Schools in Belle Fourche, SD

Belle Fourche, SD has 4 middle schools with 1,236 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 Belle Fourche score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Belle Fourche don't meet expectations.

1. Belle Fourche Middle School - 07

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students

2. Spearfish Middle School - 05

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

3. Newell Middle School - 04

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Belle Fourche, SD

Belle Fourche, SD has 5 elementary schools with 1,050 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 Belle Fourche score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Belle Fourche meet expectations.

1. Sundance Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crook County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 242 Students

2. Newell Elementary - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students

3. Mountain View Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students

4. South Park Elementary - 03

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 382 Students

5. North Park Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades KG • 106 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Belle Fourche, SD

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

Community Factors

Belle Fourche, SD has a total population of 7,091 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Belle Fourche, SD

3,792

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Belle Fourche, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

19.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Belle Fourche, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,221 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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