Best Schools in Marcus, SD
Marcus, SD has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 912 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Marcus greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marcus, SD
The top high schools in Marcus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marcus, SD
The top elementary schools in Marcus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Meade County School - 09
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 56 Students
2. Opal Elementary - 15
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marcus, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marcus, SD has a total population of 75 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marcus, 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 Marcus, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marcus, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marcus, 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 Marcus, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marcus, SD
How many schools are in Marcus, SD?
Marcus, SD has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 912 students in total.
How do schools in Marcus perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Marcus score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Marcus greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marcus?
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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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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