Armour School District 21-1

The Armour School District 21-1 in South Dakota is home to three schools: Armour Elementary - 02, Armour Middle School - 03, and Armour High School - 01. The district serves students from elementary through high school, providing educational opportunities in this South Dakota community.

Armour High School - 01 stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state with 4- and 5-star ratings. The school boasts an impressive 86.4% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.6% dropout rate. Additionally, 90% of 11th-grade students at Armour High School - 01 were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state average of 63.84%. Armour Middle School - 03 also performs well, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics above the district and state averages.

In contrast, Armour Elementary - 02 has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. The school's higher chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. The district may want to examine the factors contributing to the success of the high-performing schools and explore ways to replicate those practices across all its schools to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Armour School District 21-1.