Best High Schools in Spearfish, SD

Spearfish, SD has 6 high schools with 1,597 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Spearfish score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Spearfish meet expectations.

1. Spearfish High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students

2. Belle Fourche High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students

3. Lead-deadwood High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students

4. Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 22 Students

Best Middle Schools in Spearfish, SD

Spearfish, SD has 5 middle schools with 1,162 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Spearfish score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Spearfish underperform expectations.

1. Belle Fourche Middle School - 07

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students

2. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students

3. Spearfish Middle School - 05

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

4. Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 2 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Spearfish, SD

Spearfish, SD has 5 elementary schools with 1,417 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Spearfish score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Spearfish don't meet expectations.

1. Creekside Elementary - 07

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 498 Students

2. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students

3. Mountain View Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students

4. West Elementary - 03

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 352 Students

5. North Park Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades KG • 106 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Spearfish, SD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Spearfish, SD has a total population of 16,735 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Spearfish, SD

4,176

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Spearfish, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

13.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spearfish, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spearfish, SD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,197 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Spearfish, SD Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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