Best Schools in Bruce, SD
Bruce, SD has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,065 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Bruce meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bruce, SD
The top high schools in Bruce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Valley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
2. Arlington High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. Brookings High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
4. Deubrook High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
5. Estelline High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bruce, SD
The top middle schools in Bruce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
2. Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
3. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
4. Estelline Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bruce, SD
The top elementary schools in Bruce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
2. Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
3. Estelline Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
4. Camelot Intermediate - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 529 Students
5. Hillcrest Elementary - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 305 Students
6. Red Willow Colony School - 09
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Deubrook Area School District 05-6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bruce, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bruce, SD has a total population of 655 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bruce, 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 Bruce, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bruce, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bruce, 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 Bruce, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bruce, SD
How many schools are in Bruce, SD?
Bruce, SD has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,065 students in total.
How do schools in Bruce perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Bruce score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Bruce meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bruce?
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: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations