Best Schools in Newell, SD
Newell, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,561 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Newell greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newell, SD
The top high schools in Newell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newell High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Belle Fourche High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newell, SD
The top middle schools in Newell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newell Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
2. Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newell, SD
The top elementary schools in Newell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newell Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
2. South Park Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 382 Students
3. North Park Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades KG • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newell, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newell, SD has a total population of 1,016 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newell, 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 Newell, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newell, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newell, 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 Newell, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newell, SD
How many schools are in Newell, SD?
Newell, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,561 students in total.
How do schools in Newell perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Newell score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Newell greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newell?
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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Every school in Newell
3 of 3 schools in Newell carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Newell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.