Best Schools in DeSmet, SD
DeSmet, SD has a total of 12 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,003 students attend DeSmet, SD schools. On average, schools in DeSmet score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeSmet meet expectations.
Best High Schools in DeSmet, SD
DeSmet, SD has 4 high schools with 254 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 DeSmet score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeSmet underperform expectations.
1. De Smet High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
2. Willow Lake High School - 01
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
3. Iroquois High School - 01
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Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
4. Lake Preston High School - 01
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Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSmet, SD
DeSmet, SD has 4 middle schools with 225 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 DeSmet score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeSmet don't meet expectations.
1. De Smet Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
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De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
2. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
3. Lake Preston Middle School - 03
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Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
4. Iroquois Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSmet, SD
DeSmet, SD has 4 elementary schools with 524 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 DeSmet score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeSmet greatly exceed expectations.
1. Iroquois Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
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Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
2. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
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De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
3. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
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Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
4. Lake Preston Elementary - 02
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Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSmet, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSmet, SD has a total population of 1,430 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSmet, 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 DeSmet, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSmet, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSmet, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 39%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 40%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations