Best Schools in Hazel, SD
Hazel, SD has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,879 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Hazel don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hazel, SD
The top high schools in Hazel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Watertown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
3. Henry High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hazel, SD
The top middle schools in Hazel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
2. Watertown Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Hamlin Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
4. Henry Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hazel, SD
The top elementary schools in Hazel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
2. Mellette Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
3. Henry Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
4. Mckinley Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hazel, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hazel, SD has a total population of 391 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hazel, 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 Hazel, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hazel, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hazel, 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 Hazel, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hazel, SD
How many schools are in Hazel, SD?
Hazel, SD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,879 students in total.
How do schools in Hazel perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Hazel score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Hazel don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hazel?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations