Best Schools in Pumpkin Center, SD
Pumpkin Center, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,355 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Pumpkin Center exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pumpkin Center, SD
The top high schools in Pumpkin Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
2. Canistota High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
3. Parker High School - 01
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students
4. Marion High School - 01
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Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pumpkin Center, SD
The top middle schools in Pumpkin Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
2. West Central Middle School - 04
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Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
3. Canistota Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
4. Parker Jr. High - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pumpkin Center, SD
The top elementary schools in Pumpkin Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 281 Students
2. West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
3. Canistota Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
4. Marion Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
5. Parker Elementary - 02
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pumpkin Center, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pumpkin Center, SD has a total population of 484 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pumpkin Center, 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 Pumpkin Center, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pumpkin Center, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pumpkin Center, 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 Pumpkin Center, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pumpkin Center, SD
How many schools are in Pumpkin Center, SD?
Pumpkin Center, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,355 students in total.
How do schools in Pumpkin Center perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Pumpkin Center score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Pumpkin Center exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pumpkin Center?
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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