Best Schools in Caputa, SD
Caputa, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,523 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Caputa don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Caputa, SD
The top high schools in Caputa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Underwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
2. Wall High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
3. Central High School - 41
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
Best Middle Schools in Caputa, SD
The top middle schools in Caputa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wall Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
2. New Underwood Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
3. East Middle School - 30
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Caputa, SD
The top elementary schools in Caputa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wall Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students
2. New Underwood Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 127 Students
3. Valley View Elementary - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Caputa, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Caputa, SD has a total population of 160 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Caputa, 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 Caputa, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Caputa, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Caputa, 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 Caputa, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Caputa, SD
How many schools are in Caputa, SD?
Caputa, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,523 students in total.
How do schools in Caputa perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Caputa score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Caputa don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Caputa?
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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