Best Schools in Ortley, SD
Ortley, SD has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,876 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Ortley don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ortley, SD
The top high schools in Ortley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilmot High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmot School District 54-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
2. Summit High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
3. Florence High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
4. Sisseton High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Sisseton School District 54-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
5. Waubay High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ortley, SD
The top middle schools in Ortley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waubay Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students
2. Sisseton Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Sisseton School District 54-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
3. Wilmot Middle School - 03
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmot School District 54-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 34 Students
4. Florence Middle School - 03
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ortley, SD
The top elementary schools in Ortley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waubay Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
2. Florence Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
3. Wilmot Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Wilmot School District 54-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
4. Westside Elementary - 03
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Sisseton School District 54-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 395 Students
5. Summit Elementary - 02
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Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 121 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ortley, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ortley, SD has a total population of 390 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ortley, 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 Ortley, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ortley, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ortley, 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 Ortley, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ortley, SD
How many schools are in Ortley, SD?
Ortley, SD has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,876 students in total.
How do schools in Ortley perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Ortley score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Ortley don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ortley?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations