Best Schools in Walker, SD
Walker, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 577 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Walker don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walker, SD
The top high schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcintosh High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcintosh School District 15-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
2. Mclaughlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walker, SD
The top middle schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcintosh Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcintosh School District 15-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 37 Students
2. Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walker, SD
The top elementary schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclaughlin School District 15-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
2. Mcintosh Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcintosh School District 15-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walker, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walker, SD has a total population of 37 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walker, 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 Walker, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
57.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walker, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walker, 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 Walker, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walker, SD
How many schools are in Walker, SD?
Walker, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 577 students in total.
How do schools in Walker perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Walker score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Walker don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walker?
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: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations