Summary:
The city of Huron, South Dakota is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the Huron School District 02-2, which is ranked 137 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and range in size from just 16 students at Riverside Colony Elementary to 456 students at Washington 4-5 Center.
The smaller schools, Huron Colony Elementary and Riverside Colony Elementary, have the lowest statewide rankings and the poorest academic performance, with 0% proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Despite their higher per-student spending, these schools struggle to meet academic standards. In contrast, Washington 4-5 Center has the highest test scores among the Huron elementary schools, with 42.76% proficiency in English Language Arts and 36.2% proficiency in Mathematics, though still below state averages.
Across all five schools, there are concerning trends, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.2%, significantly higher than the state average, and high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 71.33% to 73.25%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The district faces significant challenges in improving academic performance and addressing equity issues, which will require a comprehensive approach beyond just increasing funding.
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