McCook Central School District 43-7


Summary:

The McCook Central School District 43-7 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 surrounding area and aims to provide a quality education to its community.

Among the schools in the district, McCook Central High School - 01 stands out as the top performer, ranking 58th out of 166 high schools in the state. This school boasts a strong 86.4% four-year graduation rate, a low 2.6% dropout rate, and impressive test scores, with 78.79% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50% proficient or better in Science across all grades. In contrast, McCook Central Elementary - 02 has the highest test scores among the elementary schools, with 56.76% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics.

While the district's overall performance is below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, the data reveals significant disparities between the schools. Goldenview Colony School - 04, the smallest school with only 28 students, has the lowest test scores across the board, with several grade levels and subjects showing 0% proficiency. The district as a whole is ranked 98th out of 147 districts in South Dakota and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in addressing these performance gaps and ensuring all students in the McCook Central School District 43-7 receive a high-quality education.

District Detail

 200 E Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058

 (605) 425-2264

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 147 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 455

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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