Best Schools in Willow Lake, SD
Willow Lake, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,547 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Willow Lake don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Willow Lake, SD
The top high schools in Willow Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Willow Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
3. Clark High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in Willow Lake, SD
The top middle schools in Willow Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
2. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
3. Clark Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Willow Lake, SD
The top elementary schools in Willow Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
2. Clark Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark School District 12-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
3. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
4. Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 28 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Willow Lake, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Willow Lake, SD has a total population of 776 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Willow Lake, 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 Willow Lake, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Willow Lake, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Willow Lake, 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 Willow Lake, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Willow Lake, SD
How many schools are in Willow Lake, SD?
Willow Lake, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,547 students in total.
How do schools in Willow Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Willow Lake score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Willow Lake don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Willow Lake?
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: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Willow Lake
4 of 4 schools in Willow Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Willow Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.