Summary:
The city of McIntosh, South Dakota is home to three small schools serving grades K-12: McIntosh High School, McIntosh Elementary, and McIntosh Middle School. These schools are part of the McIntosh School District 15-1 and serve a community facing significant economic challenges, with all three schools reporting 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, McIntosh High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and test scores that outperform the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, McIntosh Elementary struggles with very low proficiency rates on state assessments and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%. McIntosh Middle School also faces challenges, with mixed performance on state assessments and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%.
Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the McIntosh school district. Improving student outcomes, reducing chronic absenteeism, and providing equitable access to resources and opportunities should be key priorities for the district as it works to support the success of all students.
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