Summary:
The Doland School District 56-2 in South Dakota consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district faces significant disparities in academic performance across its schools, with some standout performers and others struggling to meet state averages.
Two schools stand out in the district: Camrose Colony Elementary - 06 and Clark Colony Elementary - 05. Camrose Colony has the highest overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the district and state, while Clark Colony also shows strong performance, particularly in 3rd and 7th grade. In contrast, other schools like Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 struggle to meet state averages.
Across the district, there are concerns around chronic absenteeism, which is significantly higher than the state average. Test scores also tend to lag behind state averages, especially in 11th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the district's graduation rate at Doland High School is relatively strong at 86.4%, though still slightly below the state average. The district also faces wide disparities in student poverty levels, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 26.87% at Doland Elementary - 03 to 78.57% at Camrose Colony Elementary.
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