Best Schools in Rapid Valley, SD
Rapid Valley, SD has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,213 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Rapid Valley don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rapid Valley, SD
The top high schools in Rapid Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Douglas High School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
2. Central High School - 41
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rapid Valley, SD
The top middle schools in Rapid Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Middle School - 30
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
2. Douglas Middle School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rapid Valley, SD
The top elementary schools in Rapid Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patriot Elementary -06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 890 Students
2. Vandenberg Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 441 Students
3. Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
4. Valley View Elementary - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rapid Valley, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rapid Valley, SD has a total population of 9,752 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rapid Valley, 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 Rapid Valley, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rapid Valley, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rapid Valley, 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 Rapid Valley, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rapid Valley, SD
How many schools are in Rapid Valley, SD?
Rapid Valley, SD has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,213 students in total.
How do schools in Rapid Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Rapid Valley score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Rapid Valley don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rapid Valley?
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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