Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

The Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 in South Dakota is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves students from the Alcester-Hudson area and surrounding communities.

Among the standout schools in the district is Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04, which consistently demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, indicating high student engagement. In contrast, the performance at the middle and high school levels, Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 and Alcester-Hudson High School - 01, appears to be declining, with lower proficiency rates compared to the elementary school.

The district also has a preschool, Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05, indicating a commitment to early childhood education, which can have long-term benefits for student success. However, the significant variation in free and reduced lunch rates across the schools suggests potential equity concerns within the district, with the elementary school serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.