Best Schools in Lake Andes, SD
Lake Andes, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,550 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Lake Andes meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake Andes, SD
The top high schools in Lake Andes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Wagner High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wagner Community School District 11-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
3. Andes Central High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Andes, SD
The top middle schools in Lake Andes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
2. Wagner Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wagner Community School District 11-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
3. Andes Central Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Andes, SD
The top elementary schools in Lake Andes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students
2. Wagner Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wagner Community School District 11-4 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 345 Students
3. Andes Central Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Andes, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Andes, SD has a total population of 1,368 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Andes, 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 Lake Andes, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Andes, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Andes, 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 Lake Andes, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake Andes, SD
How many schools are in Lake Andes, SD?
Lake Andes, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,550 students in total.
How do schools in Lake Andes perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Lake Andes score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Lake Andes meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake Andes?
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: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Lake Andes
4 of 4 schools in Lake Andes carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 2F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Lake Andes. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.