Summary:
The city of Nemo, South Dakota has only one high school, Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 64 students. The school's performance has been mixed, with a fluctuating statewide ranking and a low SchoolDigger rating of 1 out of 5 stars in the 2024-2025 school year.
The school's four-year graduation rate for 2024-2025 is 86.4%, and its dropout rate is 2.6%. Academically, the school struggles, particularly in mathematics, where 0% of students scored proficient or better on Smarter Balanced Assessments across all grades. The school's English Language Arts and Science proficiency rates are also below the district and state averages. With 95.31% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
Despite the school's small size, which could offer more personalized attention, the data suggests a need for significant improvement in academic performance, particularly in mathematics. The high poverty levels among the student population also indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by this community. Further investigation into the school's specific strategies and resources would be valuable to understand how to best support the progress of Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 and the Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1.
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