Summary:
The Garretson School District 49-4 in South Dakota serves students from elementary through high school, with one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district as a whole is ranked 100 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the schools in the district, Garretson Middle School - 03 stands out as the highest-performing, with consistently higher test scores in English Language Arts, math, and science compared to the district and state averages. The school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 106 out of 246 middle schools, an improvement from the previous year. In contrast, Garretson Elementary - 02 and Garretson High School - 01 have lower proficiency rates in core subjects, particularly in 4th grade and 11th grade, respectively.
The district faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates at the elementary and middle schools, and disparities in free/reduced lunch rates between the schools. While the district is investing resources, with relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the academic outcomes do not yet reflect the level of investment. The success of Garretson Middle School - 03 could provide valuable insights and best practices that could be applied across the district to improve student outcomes.
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