Best Schools in Box Elder, SD
Box Elder, SD has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,459 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Box Elder don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Box Elder, SD
The top high schools in Box Elder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
2. Douglas High School - 03
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
3. Central High School - 41
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
Best Middle Schools in Box Elder, SD
The top middle schools in Box Elder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Middle School - 30
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
2. Douglas Middle School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
3. North Middle School - 35
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Box Elder, SD
The top elementary schools in Box Elder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
2. Patriot Elementary -06
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 890 Students
3. Vandenberg Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 441 Students
4. Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
5. Valley View Elementary - 13
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
6. Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
7. Hereford Elementary - 08
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Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Box Elder, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Box Elder, SD has a total population of 10,675 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Box Elder, 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 Box Elder, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Box Elder, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Box Elder, 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 Box Elder, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Box Elder, SD
How many schools are in Box Elder, SD?
Box Elder, SD has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,459 students in total.
How do schools in Box Elder perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Box Elder score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Box Elder don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Box Elder?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 48%
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Every school in Box Elder
4 of 4 schools in Box Elder carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Box Elder. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.