Summary:
Edgemont School District 23-1 in South Dakota has only one elementary school, Edgemont Elementary - 03, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 98 students. While the school district spends significantly more per student than the state average, Edgemont Elementary - 03 generally performs below the state averages in academic proficiency across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Edgemont Elementary - 03 has a SchoolDigger rating of 2 out of 5 stars, placing it in the bottom half of South Dakota elementary schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 114th out of 201 schools in 2023-2024 to 176th out of 300 schools in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, which may be impacting its academic performance.
Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.5, Edgemont Elementary - 03 has inconsistent performance across grade levels and subject areas, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. This suggests a need for a more targeted and cohesive approach to instruction and curriculum within the school. Overall, the data indicates that Edgemont School District 23-1 and Edgemont Elementary - 03 could benefit from a comprehensive review of their instructional practices, resource allocation, and strategies to address chronic absenteeism and improve academic outcomes.
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