Summary:
The Castlewood School District in South Dakota consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves the city of Castlewood and the surrounding area. While the overall district performance is below average, a few schools stand out with exceptional academic achievements.
Castlewood Elementary - 02 consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, ranking 28th out of 300 South Dakota elementary schools and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Claremont Colony Elementary - 04, with only 15 students, struggles academically, with only 10% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. At the high school level, Castlewood High School - 01 excels, ranking 19th out of 141 South Dakota high schools and receiving a 4-star rating, with an impressive 86.4% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.6% dropout rate.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Castlewood School District, with Castlewood School District 28-1 ranked 105th out of 147 districts in South Dakota and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. While Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Castlewood High School - 01 are standout performers, the district as a whole faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and the unique struggles of small schools like Claremont Colony Elementary - 04.
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