Summary:
The Bennett County School District 03-1 in South Dakota has only one middle school, Bennett County Middle School - 06, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 114 students.
Bennett County Middle School - 06 consistently underperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with only 25.54% and 15.95% of students meeting proficiency in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state averages of 50.93% and 43.49%, respectively. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% and a student population that is 100% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $14,249 and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, the data suggests that Bennett County Middle School - 06 is struggling to provide effective instruction and support for its students. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that involves the school, district, and community stakeholders.
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