Best High Schools in New Elm Springs Colony, SD

High schools
4
Students
440
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Parkston High School - 01

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students

2. Hanson High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students

3. Ethan High School - 01

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students

4. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students

Best Middle Schools in New Elm Springs Colony, SD

Middle schools
2
Students
115
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ethan Jr. High - 03

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students

2. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students

Best Elementary Schools in New Elm Springs Colony, SD

Elementary schools
5
Students
399
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ethan Elementary - 02

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students

2. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students

3. Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 32 Students

4. Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 31 Students

5. New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 22 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in New Elm Springs Colony, SD

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

Community Factors

New Elm Springs Colony, SD has a total population of 440 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in New Elm Springs Colony, SD

954

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Elm Springs Colony, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

12.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Elm Springs Colony, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit New Elm Springs Colony, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in New Elm Springs Colony, SD

How many schools are in New Elm Springs Colony, SD?

New Elm Springs Colony, SD has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 954 students in total.

How do schools in New Elm Springs Colony perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in New Elm Springs Colony score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in New Elm Springs Colony meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Elm Springs Colony?

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 New Elm Springs Colony, SD

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  • Projected: 44%
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  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Alexandria, SD

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Tschetter Colony, SD

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Parkston, SD

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kaylor, SD

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bridgewater, SD

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations