Best Schools in Owanka, SD
Owanka, SD has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,422 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Owanka meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Owanka, SD
The top high schools in Owanka, 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. New Underwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
3. Wall High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
Best Middle Schools in Owanka, SD
The top middle schools in Owanka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wall Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
2. New Underwood Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Owanka, SD
The top elementary schools in Owanka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wall Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wall School District 51-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students
2. New Underwood Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 127 Students
3. Elm Springs Elementary - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Owanka, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Owanka, SD has a total population of 73 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Owanka, 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 Owanka, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Owanka, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Owanka, 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 Owanka, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Owanka, SD
How many schools are in Owanka, SD?
Owanka, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,422 students in total.
How do schools in Owanka perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Owanka score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Owanka meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Owanka?
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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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations