Best High Schools in Minnekahta, SD

High schools
3
Students
579
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Minnekahta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Custer High School - 01

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students

2. Hot Springs High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students

3. Edgemont High School - 01

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Edgemont School District 23-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Minnekahta, SD

Middle schools
2
Students
288
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Minnekahta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Custer Jr. High - 05

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students

2. Hot Springs Middle School - 06

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Minnekahta, SD

Elementary schools
3
Students
742
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Minnekahta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Custer Elementary - 02

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students

2. Edgemont Elementary - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgemont School District 23-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 107 Students

3. Hot Springs Elementary - 02

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Minnekahta, SD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Minnekahta, SD has a total population of 613 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Minnekahta, SD

1,609

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Minnekahta, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

15.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Minnekahta, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Minnekahta, SD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

984 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Minnekahta, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Minnekahta, SD

How many schools are in Minnekahta, SD?

Minnekahta, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,609 students in total.

How do schools in Minnekahta perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Minnekahta score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Minnekahta greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Minnekahta?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Minnekahta, SD

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Hot Springs, SD

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pringle, SD

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Dudley, SD

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Buffalo Gap, SD

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Edgemont, SD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Provo, SD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oral, SD

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sanator, SD

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Custer, SD

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rumford, SD

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations