Summary:
The Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 in South Dakota consists of 3 schools: Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02, Gayville-Volin High School - 01, and Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03. The district's schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings in recent years, with the high school dropping from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating.
Among the standout schools, Gayville-Volin High School - 01 has the highest statewide ranking, ranking 95th out of 166 South Dakota high schools in 2024-2025. It also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.6%. In contrast, Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 has a lower statewide ranking but performs better than the middle school on several metrics, including a higher 5th-grade science proficiency rate and a lower chronic absenteeism rate.
The schools in the district generally perform below the state averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from around 25% to 55% across different grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the district has high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly in the elementary and middle schools, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance. The relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, especially at the elementary and middle school levels, suggest that the district may be serving a population with greater socioeconomic challenges, which could impact student learning and achievement.
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