Best High Schools in Cottonwood, SD

Cottonwood, SD has 2 high schools with 323 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 Cottonwood score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cottonwood don't meet expectations.

1. Newcastle High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students

2. Wall High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cottonwood, SD

Cottonwood, SD has 2 middle schools with 246 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 Cottonwood score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cottonwood exceed expectations.

1. Newcastle Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students

2. Wall Middle School - 06

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cottonwood, SD

Cottonwood, SD has 2 elementary schools with 286 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 Cottonwood score 40% 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 Cottonwood meet expectations.

1. Wall Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students

2. Newcastle Elementary K-2

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 170 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cottonwood, SD

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

Community Factors

Cottonwood, SD has a total population of 67 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cottonwood, SD

855

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cottonwood, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

24.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

9.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cottonwood, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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