Summary:
The Dupree School District 64-2 in South Dakota has only one elementary school, Dupree Elementary - 02, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota elementary schools and underperforms the state average on standardized assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Dupree Elementary - 02 has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students receiving this benefit in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also significantly higher than the state average at 20.2% for the 2024-2025 school year. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1 and higher per-student spending compared to the state average.
The data suggests that Dupree Elementary - 02 has opportunities for improvement, such as targeted interventions to address the specific learning needs of its student population, strategies to improve attendance, and a closer examination of how resources are being allocated to support student success. While the school faces persistent challenges, a comprehensive review of its educational practices and a focus on addressing the unique needs of its students could help drive progress and improve academic outcomes.
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