Summary:
The city of Flandreau, South Dakota is home to a single middle school, Flandreau Middle School - 03, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has faced significant challenges in recent years, with declining academic performance and a high chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average.
Flandreau Middle School - 03 has consistently struggled with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, falling well below the state averages across all grade levels. The school's ranking on School Digger has also declined, from 162nd out of all middle schools in South Dakota to 137th, with a corresponding drop in its star rating from 2 to 0. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% is notably higher than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to the low academic performance.
Socioeconomic challenges may also be impacting the school's performance, as over a third of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. With a relatively small student population of 188, Flandreau Middle School - 03 may face unique challenges in terms of resources and opportunities for its students. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help the school improve and better serve its community.
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