Northwestern Area School District 56-7


Summary:

The Northwestern Area School District 56-7 in South Dakota is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school). The district as a whole is ranked 40 out of 126 districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Two schools stand out in the district: Northwestern High School - 01, which is ranked 16th out of 141 high schools in the state and has a 4-star rating, and Northwestern Middle School - 02, which is ranked 21st out of 147 middle schools and has a 4-star rating. These schools consistently perform well, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong test scores. In contrast, Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 and iSucceed - 92 (the virtual high school) struggle with significantly lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates.

The district's overall performance suggests there is room for improvement, with a wide range in student-teacher ratios and chronic absenteeism rates across the schools. Analyzing the data for the top-performing schools can provide insights into best practices that could be applied to the lower-performing schools, helping to improve outcomes for all students in the Northwestern Area School District 56-7.

District Detail

 221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461

 (605) 887-3467

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 126 South Dakota districts

See the 2024 South Dakota District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 359

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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