Best Schools in DeSmet, SD
DeSmet, SD has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,003 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in DeSmet exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeSmet, SD
The top high schools in DeSmet, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
2. Willow Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
3. De Smet High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
4. Iroquois High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSmet, SD
The top middle schools in DeSmet, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
2. De Smet Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
3. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
4. Iroquois Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSmet, SD
The top elementary schools in DeSmet, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
3. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
4. Iroquois Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit DeSmet, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSmet, SD
How many schools are in DeSmet, SD?
DeSmet, SD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,003 students in total.
How do schools in DeSmet perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in DeSmet score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in DeSmet exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeSmet?
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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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations