Summary:
The city of Wagner, South Dakota is home to 4 schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in the Wagner Community School District 11-4 serve a diverse student population with a significant Native American representation, ranging from 42.78% to 60.58% across the district.
Among the standout schools, Wagner High School - 01 ranks 61st out of 138 South Dakota high schools and earns a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school outperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. In contrast, the other schools in the district generally have lower test scores compared to the state. The Early Learning Center - 04 stands out with a higher percentage of Native American students and a lower student-teacher ratio.
Across the district, all schools have 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The consistent spending per student, ranging from $12,583 to $13,569, suggests that funding alone may not be the sole factor driving the academic performance differences between the schools. The data highlights the need to further investigate the factors contributing to the academic and racial disparities within the district, as well as strategies to support the economically disadvantaged student population.
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