Summary:
The city of Belle Fourche, South Dakota is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The schools in this area serve students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the varying free/reduced lunch rates across the district.
Among the schools, Belle Fourche High School - 01 stands out with the highest statewide ranking, a strong 4-year graduation rate, and a relatively low dropout rate. In contrast, the alternative high school, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, has the lowest statewide ranking and test scores among the schools, highlighting the challenges faced by students in alternative education settings. The Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 stands out with the highest test scores across the board, suggesting a need to examine instructional practices and support systems across the grade levels.
Overall, the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 is ranked 84 out of 147 districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement across the district. The high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools is a concern and may be contributing to the overall academic performance, suggesting that addressing attendance issues could be a key focus area for improvement.
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