Summary:
The city of Huron, South Dakota is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Huron School District 02-2. The district is ranked 137 out of 147 in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in the school system.
Among the Huron schools, Huron Middle School - 02 stands out as a relative bright spot, ranking 117 out of 246 South Dakota middle schools and receiving a 3-star rating. It has stronger test scores than the district average, with 48.97% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 38.82% in Mathematics. In contrast, Huron High School - 01, the largest high school in Huron, has below-average test scores, with only 55.06% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22.79% in Mathematics, despite having a higher-than-average graduation rate of 86.4%.
The data also reveals a clear correlation between high poverty rates, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility, and lower academic performance. Schools with the highest poverty rates, such as Washington 4-5 Center - 20 (73.25% free/reduced lunch) and the two colony elementary schools, have the lowest test scores. Addressing these systemic challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach focused on improving resources, teaching quality, and support for high-need students and schools within the Huron School District 02-2.
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