Summary:
The Willow Lake, South Dakota area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Willow Lake School District 12-3. The data reveals a stark contrast in the performance of these schools, with Willow Lake High School - 01 standing out as an exceptional performer, ranking 9th out of 141 South Dakota high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the district's elementary and middle schools have struggled, with lower proficiency rates and rankings.
The high chronic absenteeism rate of around 20.2% across all schools in the district is significantly higher than the state average, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance of some schools. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics also vary, with Willow Lake High School - 01 and Willow Lake Middle School - 03 performing better than the district and state averages, while Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04 has lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics.
The data also reveals significant differences in spending per student across the schools, with Willow Lake High School - 01 spending the most at $15,076 per student and Willow Lake Middle School - 03 spending the least at $8,655 per student. These budgetary differences may be a factor in the varying levels of performance among the schools.
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