Best High Schools in Valley Springs, SD

Valley Springs, SD has 2 high schools with 1,473 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 Valley Springs score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Valley Springs meet expectations.

1. Brandon Valley High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students

2. Garretson High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students

Best Middle Schools in Valley Springs, SD

Valley Springs, SD has 2 middle schools with 817 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 Valley Springs score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Valley Springs underperform expectations.

1. Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 728 Students

2. Garretson Middle School - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Valley Springs, SD

Valley Springs, SD has 3 elementary schools with 874 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 Valley Springs score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Valley Springs underperform expectations.

1. Garretson Elementary - 02

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Garretson School District 49-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students

2. Robert Bennis Elementary - 05

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 556 Students

3. Valley Springs Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 75 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Valley Springs, SD

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

Community Factors

Valley Springs, SD has a total population of 1,522 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Valley Springs, SD

3,164

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Valley Springs, SD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

26.15 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

15.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valley Springs, SD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,363 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Valley Springs, SD

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  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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