Best Schools in Buffalo Gap, SD
Buffalo Gap, SD has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 1 elementary schools. A total of 1,201 students attend Buffalo Gap, SD schools. On average, schools in Buffalo Gap score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buffalo Gap meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Buffalo Gap, SD
Buffalo Gap, SD has 2 high schools with 539 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 Buffalo Gap score 38% 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 Buffalo Gap meet expectations.
1. Custer High School - 01
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
2. Hot Springs High School - 01
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Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo Gap, SD
Buffalo Gap, SD has 3 middle schools with 331 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 Buffalo Gap score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buffalo Gap meet expectations.
1. Hot Springs Middle School - 06
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Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
2. Custer Jr. High - 05
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo Gap, SD
Buffalo Gap, SD has 1 elementary schools with 331 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 Buffalo Gap score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buffalo Gap don't meet expectations.
1. Hot Springs Elementary - 02
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Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
2. Red Shirt School - 04
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Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 43 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo Gap, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo Gap, SD has a total population of 659 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo Gap, 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 Buffalo Gap, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo Gap, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo Gap, 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 Buffalo Gap, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
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- Projected Test Scores: 39%
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- Projected Test Scores: 39%
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- Projected Test Scores: 32%
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- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 40%
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- Projected Test Scores: 32%
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- Projected Test Scores: 40%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations