Union County schools ranked by test score
Latest SD Smarter Balanced year (2024-25). 6 schools in Union County, South Dakota with reported Science scores. South Dakota state average: 44.3%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 Elk Point · Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 | Elementary | 55.2% | +10.9pp |
| 2 | Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 Elk Point · Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 | Middle | 53.2% | +8.9pp |
| 3 | Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 North Sioux City · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | Middle | 51.4% | +7.1pp |
| 4 | Beresford Elementary - 02 Beresford · Beresford School District 61-2 | Elementary | 47.9% | +3.6pp |
| 5 | Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 North Sioux City · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | Elementary | 47.8% | +3.5pp |
| 6 | Beresford Middle School - 03 Beresford · Beresford School District 61-2 | Middle | 42.6% | -1.7pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the SD Smarter Balanced % Proficient threshold on the latest available SD Smarter Balanced Science test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Union County, South Dakota with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the South Dakota statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full South Dakota ranking.