Best Public Schools in Howard, SD


Summary:

The city of Howard, South Dakota is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Howard Elementary - 02, Howard High School - 01, and Howard Junior High - 05. These schools are part of the Howard School District 48-3, which is ranked 13th out of 126 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, Howard High School - 01 stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking 1st out of 141 high schools in South Dakota and earning a 5-star rating. The school consistently achieves high test scores, with 92.31% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. Additionally, it boasts an impressive 96.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.8% dropout rate. Howard Elementary - 02 also performs well, ranking 28th out of 201 elementary schools in the state and maintaining a 4-star rating for the past three years. The school outperforms state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments, particularly in Mathematics, and has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.3%.

In contrast, Howard Junior High - 05 has seen a decline in its ranking and test scores in the most recent school year, which may be attributed to its higher student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student compared to the other schools. This school may warrant further investigation to identify areas for improvement.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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