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Best Schools in Mellette, SD
Mellette, SD has 7 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 633 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Mellette greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mellette, SD
The top high schools in Mellette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
2. Northwestern High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. Isucceed - 92
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mellette, SD
The top middle schools in Mellette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Northwestern Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mellette, SD
The top elementary schools in Mellette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 155 Students
2. Northwestern Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mellette, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mellette, SD has a total population of 283 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mellette, 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 Mellette, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mellette, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mellette, 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 Mellette, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mellette, SD
How many schools are in Mellette, SD?
Mellette, SD has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 633 students in total.
How do schools in Mellette perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Mellette score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Mellette greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mellette?
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: 47%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
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Every school in Mellette
4 of 4 schools in Mellette carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2C: 1F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Mellette. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.