Summary:
The city of Doland, South Dakota is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this small district generally perform around the state average, there are some notable standouts and areas for improvement.
Doland Elementary - 03 and Doland High School - 01 perform around the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math, while Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 struggles with much lower proficiency rates, especially in the lower grades. The middle school, Doland Junior High - 02, has a relatively low student-teacher ratio but a 2-star rating, indicating room for improvement.
Across the Doland School District 56-2, chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with all schools reporting rates over 20% - much higher than the state average. Socioeconomic disparities are also evident, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 20% to 70% across the schools. While spending per student is relatively high, the district as a whole has seen a decline in its statewide rankings over the years, suggesting the need to address underlying performance challenges.
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