Summary:
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 in South Dakota has only one middle school, Edmunds Central Middle School - 02, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 32 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science, is significantly lower than the district and state averages, suggesting the school may be struggling to provide effective instruction and support for its students.
The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 101 out of 150 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 187 out of 246 in 2024-2025. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 2 stars out of 5 in 2022-2023 to 1 star in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% in 2024-2025, which is higher than the state average. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as 46.88% of its students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,705 in 2023-2024 and low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, the academic performance data indicates that these resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes. The Edmunds Central School District 22-5 and the school's leadership may need to closely examine the root causes of these issues and implement targeted interventions to support student success.
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