Summary:
The Big Stone City School District 25-1 in South Dakota is home to two high-performing schools: Big Stone City Elementary - 01 and Big Stone City Middle School - 03. Both schools have consistently outperformed the state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with Big Stone City Elementary - 01 ranking 41 out of 300 South Dakota elementary schools and Big Stone City Middle School - 03 ranking 32 out of 246 South Dakota middle schools in 2024-2025.
Big Stone City Elementary - 01 stands out for its exceptional performance, with 100% proficiency in 3rd grade Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. The middle school also impresses, with 71.43% proficiency in 7th grade English Language Arts. However, both schools face the challenge of a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, which may require targeted interventions to address the underlying causes.
The data also reveals some differences between the two schools. Big Stone City Elementary - 01 has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population, while Big Stone City Middle School - 03 has a higher per-student spending. Understanding these socioeconomic and resource allocation factors could provide valuable insights into the district's priorities and support strategies for its students.
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