Best High Schools in Chester, SD

Chester, SD has 5 high schools with 674 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 Chester score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chester underperform expectations.

1. Dell Rapids High School - 01

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students

2. Chester High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

3. High Plains - 06

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students

4. Chester Area Cyber School - 92

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students

5. Colman-egan High School - 01

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students

Best Middle Schools in Chester, SD

Chester, SD has 3 middle schools with 421 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 Chester score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chester underperform expectations.

1. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students

2. Chester Middle School - 03

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

3. Colman-egan Jr. High - 02

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 47 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Chester, SD

Chester, SD has 4 elementary schools with 744 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 Chester score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chester underperform expectations.

1. Colman Elementary - 03

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students

2. Chester Elementary -02

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students

3. Rustic Acres Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chester Area School District 39-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students

4. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dell Rapids School District 49-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, SD

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

Community Factors

Chester, SD has a total population of 537 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chester, SD

1,839

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chester, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

12.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.47 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

998 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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