Best Schools in Nisland, SD
Nisland, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,001 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Nisland greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nisland, SD
The top high schools in Nisland, 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
2. Newell High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
3. 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 Nisland, SD
The top middle schools in Nisland, 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. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
3. 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 Nisland, SD
The top elementary schools in Nisland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Newell Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
3. South Park Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 382 Students
4. 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 Nisland, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nisland, SD has a total population of 665 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nisland, 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 Nisland, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nisland, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nisland, 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 Nisland, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nisland, SD
How many schools are in Nisland, SD?
Nisland, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,001 students in total.
How do schools in Nisland perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Nisland score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Nisland greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nisland?
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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