Best Schools in Big Springs, SD
Big Springs, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,040 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Big Springs meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Big Springs, SD
The top high schools in Big Springs, 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
Best Middle Schools in Big Springs, SD
The top middle schools in Big Springs, 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. 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 Big Springs, SD
The top elementary schools in Big Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcester-hudson School District 61-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 195 Students
2. 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 Big Springs, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Big Springs, SD has a total population of 238 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Big Springs, 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 Big Springs, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Big Springs, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Big Springs, 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 Big Springs, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Big Springs, SD
How many schools are in Big Springs, SD?
Big Springs, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,040 students in total.
How do schools in Big Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Big Springs score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Big Springs meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Big Springs?
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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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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