Best Public Schools in Newell, SD

Summary:

The city of Newell, South Dakota, is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Newell Elementary - 02, Newell High School - 01, and Newell Middle School - 04. These schools are part of the Newell School District 09-2, which is ranked 82nd out of 147 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in Newell, Newell Elementary - 02 has shown strong academic performance, with above-state-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for most grade levels. The school's 4th-grade proficiency rates in both subjects have been particularly impressive, exceeding the state averages by a significant margin. Newell Middle School - 04 has also demonstrated consistent academic growth, with its statewide ranking improving and its proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science for 7th and 8th-grade students exceeding the district and state averages.

In contrast, Newell High School - 01 has struggled with low proficiency rates in Mathematics, with 0% of students scoring proficient or better in 11th and 12th grades. Additionally, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates at the elementary and middle school levels, which could impact overall academic achievement. However, the district's investment in resources, as evidenced by the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, suggests a commitment to supporting student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)									Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)									Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newell Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Dartmouth Ave	Newell	57760	Butte County	Newell School District 09-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 456-0102	124	9	13.2	47.6%	116 (93.5%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	58.7	134^th of 300 public elementary schools	55.3%		58.4	82^nd of 201 public elementary schools	59.2%	52	58.3	63.2	33.3						52.2	16.7	68.4	40.0						45.7	46.7				$14,894	$2,549	$12,345
Newell High School - 01	Public	9-12	501 Dartmouth Ave	Newell	57760	Butte County	Newell School District 09-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 456-0102	58	7	8.2	50.0%	49 (84.5%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	38.7	114^th of 166 public high schools	31.3%		2	139^th of 141 public high schools	1.4%	25							55.6	0.0	50.0							0.0	0.0	0.0			55.6	50.0	$21,204	$2,813	$18,391
Newell Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	501 Dartmouth Ave	Newell	57760	Butte County	Newell School District 09-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 456-0102	48	4	11.4	54.2%	43 (89.6%)	1 (2.1%)	2 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.2	77^th of 246 public middle schools	68.7%		56.5	61^st of 147 public middle schools	58.5%	16				42.9	57.2	50.0			50.0				28.6	57.1	55.6			47.8		66.7			$18,389	$996	$17,393

Cities Near Newell

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Whitewood	20.56 mi	1	3^rd
Sturgis	20.94 mi	4	77^th
Belle Fourche	21.07 mi	4	107^th
Spearfish	25.38 mi	9	91^st
Deadwood	28.24 mi	1	123^rd

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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.