Best Schools in Hillside, SD
Hillside, SD has 15 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,555 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Hillside greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hillside, SD
The top high schools in Hillside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkston High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
2. Mount Vernon High School- 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
3. Armour High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armour School District 21-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
4. Ethan High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
5. Corsica-stickney High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillside, SD
The top middle schools in Hillside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
2. Ethan Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students
3. Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
4. Parkston Middle School - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
5. Armour Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armour School District 21-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillside, SD
The top elementary schools in Hillside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corsica-stickney 21-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
2. Ethan Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
3. Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District 17-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
4. Parkston Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
5. Armour Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armour School District 21-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hillside, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hillside, SD has a total population of 407 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hillside, 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 Hillside, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillside, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillside, 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 Hillside, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hillside, SD
How many schools are in Hillside, SD?
Hillside, SD has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,555 students in total.
How do schools in Hillside perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Hillside score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Hillside greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hillside?
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: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations