Best Schools in Farmingdale, SD
Farmingdale, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,990 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Farmingdale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Farmingdale, SD
The top high schools in Farmingdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Douglas High School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
2. New Underwood High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
3. Central High School - 41
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
Best Middle Schools in Farmingdale, SD
The top middle schools in Farmingdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Underwood Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
2. East Middle School - 30
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Douglas Middle School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Farmingdale, SD
The top elementary schools in Farmingdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patriot Elementary -06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 890 Students
2. Vandenberg Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 441 Students
3. New Underwood Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 127 Students
4. Valley View Elementary - 13
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Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Farmingdale, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Farmingdale, SD has a total population of 311 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Farmingdale, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Farmingdale, SD
How many schools are in Farmingdale, SD?
Farmingdale, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,990 students in total.
How do schools in Farmingdale perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Farmingdale score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Farmingdale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Farmingdale?
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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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