Best Schools in Black Hawk, SD
Black Hawk, SD has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,007 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Black Hawk meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Black Hawk, SD
The top high schools in Black Hawk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stevens High School - 42
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
2. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
Best Middle Schools in Black Hawk, SD
The top middle schools in Black Hawk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
2. West Middle School - 37
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Black Hawk, SD
The top elementary schools in Black Hawk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
3. Pinedale Elementary - 11
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
4. Black Hawk Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
5. Hereford Elementary - 08
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Black Hawk, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Black Hawk, SD has a total population of 4,984 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Black Hawk, 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 Black Hawk, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Black Hawk, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Black Hawk, 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 Black Hawk, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Black Hawk, SD
How many schools are in Black Hawk, SD?
Black Hawk, SD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,007 students in total.
How do schools in Black Hawk perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Black Hawk score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Black Hawk meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Black Hawk?
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: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Black Hawk
1 of 1 schools in Black Hawk carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Black Hawk. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.