Summary:
Wakonda, South Dakota is home to a single elementary school, Irene-Wakonda Elementary School, which serves students from the Irene-Wakonda School District 13-3. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 121st out of 204 South Dakota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 204th out of 300 in 2024-2025. Its performance on standardized tests is generally below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.
Irene-Wakonda Elementary School has a relatively high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 32.3% in 2023-2024, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance. The school's per-student spending for the 2023-2024 school year was $13,989, which is higher than the state average, but this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's 5th grade science proficiency rate was also below the district and state averages at 31.25%.
Overall, the data suggests that Irene-Wakonda Elementary School is facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance and keeping up with state-level standards. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues, as well as strategies for improving student outcomes, would be valuable for the school and the broader community.
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