Best Schools in Lake Norden, SD
Lake Norden, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,151 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Lake Norden greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake Norden, SD
The top high schools in Lake Norden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
2. Hamlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Norden, SD
The top middle schools in Lake Norden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
2. Hamlin Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Norden, SD
The top elementary schools in Lake Norden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
2. Hamlin Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Norden, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Norden, SD has a total population of 828 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Norden, 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 Norden, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Norden, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Norden, 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 Norden, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake Norden, SD
How many schools are in Lake Norden, SD?
Lake Norden, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,151 students in total.
How do schools in Lake Norden perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Lake Norden score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Lake Norden greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake Norden?
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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