Best Schools in Wecota, SD
Wecota, SD has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,002 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Wecota greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wecota, SD
The top high schools in Wecota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ipswich High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
2. Northwestern High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. Faulkton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wecota, SD
The top middle schools in Wecota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ipswich Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students
2. Northwestern Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
3. Faulkton Middle School - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wecota, SD
The top elementary schools in Wecota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faulkton Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students
3. Ipswich Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
4. Northwestern Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
5. Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wecota, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wecota, SD has a total population of 160 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wecota, 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 Wecota, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wecota, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wecota, 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 Wecota, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wecota, SD
How many schools are in Wecota, SD?
Wecota, SD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,002 students in total.
How do schools in Wecota perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Wecota score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Wecota greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wecota?
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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