Summary:
The Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 in South Dakota consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a career and technical education school). The district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to the state averages, ranking 106 out of 147 districts in South Dakota and earning only 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
Among the schools, Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top half of South Dakota middle schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars. Its test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, are above the district and state averages. In contrast, the Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 school has very low test scores, especially in mathematics, and a high free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting it may be serving a more disadvantaged student population.
Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, around 20.2%, in both the elementary and middle schools. Additionally, test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics tend to lag behind state averages, particularly in the elementary and middle schools, though the high schools perform better. Addressing these challenges, such as improving attendance and academic performance, could be key focus areas for the district to drive better outcomes for its students.
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