Best Schools in Spencer, SD
Spencer, SD has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,158 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Spencer greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spencer, SD
The top high schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Hanson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
4. Mccook Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spencer, SD
The top middle schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanson Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
2. Howard Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spencer, SD
The top elementary schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
2. Hanson Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
4. Goldenview Colony School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spencer, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spencer, SD has a total population of 321 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spencer, 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 Spencer, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spencer, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spencer, 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 Spencer, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spencer, SD
How many schools are in Spencer, SD?
Spencer, SD has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,158 students in total.
How do schools in Spencer perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Spencer score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Spencer greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spencer?
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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