Watertown School District 14-4


Summary:

The Watertown School District 14-4 in South Dakota is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of performance, with some standout campuses like Lincoln Elementary - 05 and Jefferson Elementary - 09 consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others like Roosevelt Elementary - 08 and McKinley Elementary - 06 perform below the district average.

The district's top-performing schools, such as Lincoln Elementary - 05 and Jefferson Elementary - 09, boast excellent test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and 4- or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the lower-performing schools tend to have higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes. The district's smallest school, Sunrise Colony - 15, faces unique challenges due to its small size, with just 12 students.

Overall, the Watertown School District 14-4 demonstrates a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Watertown Middle School - 02 standing out as a consistent top performer. The district's graduation and dropout rates are generally strong, but there may be room for improvement in academic performance, particularly at the high school level.

District Detail

 200 NE 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201

 (605) 882-6312

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 126 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
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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