Ipswich Public School District 22-6

The Ipswich Public School District 22-6 in South Dakota consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 36 out of 147 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Several schools within the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Ipswich Elementary - 02 consistently performs above state and district averages on standardized assessments, earning a 4-5 star rating and ranking highly among South Dakota elementary schools. Similarly, Ipswich High School - 01 boasts impressive test scores, with 96.88% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.5% in Mathematics. This high school also has a 4-5 star rating and ranks among the top in the state. The standout performer, however, is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06, a small school with exceptional test scores, including 93.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 100% in Mathematics, ranking 3rd out of 300 South Dakota elementary schools.

While the district as a whole performs well, there are some areas for improvement. The chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is 20.2%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there is a noticeable gap in performance between the elementary/middle schools and the high school, with the high school's proficiency rates being lower than the lower grade levels. The district should also address the wide range in student-teacher ratios, which suggests an imbalance in staffing and resource allocation across its schools.