Summary:
The city of Colton, South Dakota is home to three schools that are part of the Tri-Valley School District 49-6: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. Overall, the schools in this district demonstrate consistent performance, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.
Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 is a standout, with strong academic performance that exceeds district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, which may contribute to its success. In contrast, Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 and Tri-Valley High School - 01 have mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the state average and others below.
The district as a whole has relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,107 to $13,443 per student in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates at the middle and elementary schools may indicate equity issues that need to be addressed. Additionally, the data shows some dips in performance between the elementary, middle, and high school levels, particularly in Mathematics, suggesting a need to focus on supporting students during these critical transition points.
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