Summary:
The Doland School District 56-2 in South Dakota is home to four elementary schools: Doland Elementary - 03, Clark Colony Elementary - 05, Camrose Colony Elementary - 06, and Hillside Colony Elementary - 04. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in the rural Doland area.
Among the four schools, Camrose Colony Elementary - 06 and Clark Colony Elementary - 05 stand out for their strong academic performance. Camrose Colony Elementary - 06 had the highest overall proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (75%) and Mathematics (75%) for all grades, while Clark Colony Elementary - 05 excelled in 3rd grade proficiency rates in both subjects. In contrast, Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 struggled, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
Despite the academic disparities, all four schools face similar challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates (20.2%) and varying socioeconomic factors, as evidenced by the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates (26.87% to 78.57%). The small school sizes, ranging from 10 to 67 students, also present unique opportunities and obstacles for these institutions. Overall, the Doland School District 56-2 has room for improvement, as it is ranked 116 out of 147 in South Dakota and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
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