Summary:
The city of Miller, South Dakota is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all serving the Miller 29-4 school district. The standout school in the district appears to be Miller Elementary - 02, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating. In contrast, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 is the weakest performing school, ranking 299 out of 300 South Dakota elementary schools and having 0% proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Key metrics across the district show high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 20.2% to 26.4%, a 86.4% four-year graduation rate at Miller High School - 01, and a 2.6% dropout rate at the same high school. Spending per student varies, from $10,665 at Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 to $13,907 at Miller High School - 01, and student-teacher ratios range from 10.9 at Miller Elementary - 02 to 26.4 at Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11.
Overall, the data suggests that the Miller 29-4 school district is struggling, with the district as a whole ranking 107 out of 147 and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the performance issues, particularly at the lower-performing schools, should be a priority for the district's leadership to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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