Best High Schools in Brookings, SD

Brookings, SD has 4 high schools with 1,513 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 Brookings score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brookings meet expectations.

1. Brookings High School - 01

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students

2. Sioux Valley High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students

3. Elkton High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students

4. Deubrook High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students

Best Middle Schools in Brookings, SD

Brookings, SD has 5 middle schools with 1,570 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 Brookings score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brookings exceed expectations.

1. Deubrook Jr. High - 02

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students

2. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students

3. Elkton Jr. High - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students

4. Sioux Valley Middle School - 04

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Brookings, SD

Brookings, SD has 7 elementary schools with 1,819 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 Brookings score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brookings don't meet expectations.

1. Camelot Intermediate - 06

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 529 Students

2. Elkton Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students

3. Sioux Valley Elementary - 02

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students

4. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 473 Students

5. Hillcrest Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 305 Students

6. Red Willow Colony School - 09

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students

7. Medary Elementary - 05

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 323 Students

8. Peace Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Peace Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 135 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Brookings, SD

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

Community Factors

Brookings, SD has a total population of 24,462 with 41% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Brookings, SD

4,902

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brookings, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

21.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brookings, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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