Best Public Schools in Sisseton, SD


Summary:

The city of Sisseton, South Dakota is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Sisseton School District 54-2. However, the data indicates that the district as a whole is underperforming compared to state averages across multiple academic measures, with no clear standout schools in the area.

Westside Elementary - 03, the district's only elementary school, has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota elementary schools and struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates and test scores below the state average, particularly in English Language Arts. Similarly, Sisseton High School - 01 has a low 4-year graduation rate of 61.9% and test scores that are significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The district's Sisseton Middle School - 02 also performs poorly compared to other middle schools in the state, with high chronic absenteeism and low proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math.

Overall, the Sisseton School District appears to be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The data suggests that the district as a whole, as well as the individual schools, are underperforming compared to state averages across a range of academic and demographic measures. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and high poverty rates, will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the Sisseton school system.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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