Best Schools in Manchester, SD
Manchester, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 568 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Manchester underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manchester, SD
The top high schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. De Smet High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
2. Iroquois High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manchester, SD
The top middle schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. De Smet Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
2. Iroquois Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
3. Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 11 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manchester, SD
The top elementary schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
2. Iroquois Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manchester, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manchester, SD has a total population of 39 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manchester, 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 Manchester, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manchester, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manchester, 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 Manchester, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manchester, SD
How many schools are in Manchester, SD?
Manchester, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 568 students in total.
How do schools in Manchester perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Manchester score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Manchester underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manchester?
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: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations