Summary:
The city of Alcester, South Dakota is home to two elementary schools: Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 and Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05, both part of the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1. The data shows that Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is a standout school, consistently ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in South Dakota and outperforming the state average in academic assessments.
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 has a strong academic record, with students scoring above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% and spends $12,416 per student, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, suggesting a focus on personalized attention and support for students.
In contrast, Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 is a smaller school with only 36 students, and it does not have the same level of performance data available. However, it does have a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 16.67% compared to the elementary school, indicating a potentially more diverse socioeconomic population. Overall, the data suggests that the Alcester-Hudson school system is providing a high-quality education, with Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 being a standout performer in the region.
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