Best Schools in Vale, SD
Vale, SD has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,292 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Vale greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vale, SD
The top high schools in Vale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
2. Newell High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vale, SD
The top middle schools in Vale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newell Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
2. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vale, SD
The top elementary schools in Vale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Sturgis Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
3. Newell Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
4. Hereford Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vale, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vale, SD has a total population of 634 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vale, 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 Vale, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vale, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vale, 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 Vale, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vale, SD
How many schools are in Vale, SD?
Vale, SD has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,292 students in total.
How do schools in Vale perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Vale score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Vale greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vale?
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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