Best Public Schools in Newell, SD


Summary:

The Newell School District 09-2 in Newell, South Dakota, consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and is located in a rural area of the state.

Among the standout schools in the district, Newell Elementary - 02 and Newell Middle School - 04 have shown significant improvement in their statewide rankings, moving up in the rankings over the past few years. These schools also have higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, indicating strong academic performance. In contrast, Newell High School - 01 struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The Newell School District 09-2 spends between $13,076 and $14,061 per student, which is above the state average, and has relatively small class sizes across the district. However, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the schools may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement, particularly at the high school level.








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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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