Best Schools in Usta, SD
Usta, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,006 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Usta meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Usta, SD
The top high schools in Usta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
2. Lemmon High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
3. Bison High School - 01
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Bison School District 52-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
4. Dupree High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
Best Middle Schools in Usta, SD
The top middle schools in Usta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lemmon Jr. High - 06
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
2. Bison Jr. High - 04
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Bison School District 52-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students
3. Faith Jr. High - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
4. Dupree Jr. High - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Usta, SD
The top elementary schools in Usta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 64 Students
2. Lemmon Elementary - 02
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Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 141 Students
3. Bison Elementary - 02
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Bison School District 52-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 67 Students
4. Maurine Elementary - 04
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Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
5. Dupree Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Dupree School District 64-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Usta, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Usta, SD has a total population of 96 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Usta, 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 Usta, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Usta, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Usta, 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 Usta, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Usta, SD
How many schools are in Usta, SD?
Usta, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,006 students in total.
How do schools in Usta perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Usta score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Usta meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Usta?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations