Summary:
The city of Fort Pierre, South Dakota is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Stanley County Elementary - 08, Stanley County High School - 01, and Stanley County Middle School - 02. These schools are part of the Stanley County School District 57-1, which is ranked 85th out of 147 districts in the state.
Among the standout schools, Stanley County Elementary - 08 has performed relatively well on standardized tests, with 4th-grade ELA and math proficiency rates exceeding the state and district averages. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined from 87th to 151st out of 300 elementary schools in South Dakota over the past two school years. Stanley County High School - 01 has a strong 86.4% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, but its overall statewide ranking has declined from 129th to 78th out of 166 high schools in South Dakota, and it has a low 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The schools in Fort Pierre exhibit varying performance across different grade levels and metrics. While the elementary and middle schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, the high school's test scores in ELA and math are significantly lower than the lower grade levels. Additionally, the district as a whole has seen a decline in its statewide rankings over the past two school years, suggesting that the schools may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other districts across the state. Addressing these challenges and ensuring consistent academic performance across all grade levels could be key priorities for the district moving forward.
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