Summary:
The Dupree School District 64-2 in South Dakota has only one middle school, Dupree Junior High - 04, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite the district's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, Dupree Junior High - 04 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of South Dakota middle schools over the past 3 school years.
Dupree Junior High - 04 faces significant challenges, with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% and students performing well below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Only 10.64% of students were proficient or better in ELA in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to 50.93% statewide. Additionally, 100% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Dupree Junior High - 04. While the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio suggest potential advantages, the consistently poor performance suggests that factors such as teaching quality, curriculum, or resource allocation may need to be addressed. Continued monitoring and a focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by this rural school will be crucial to ensuring that all students in the Dupree School District 64-2 have access to a high-quality education.
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