Summary:
The Lyman School District 42-1 in South Dakota is home to a single middle school, Lyman Middle School - 02, which serves students in grades 6-8. With an enrollment of 83 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with mixed results on standardized assessments compared to state averages.
Lyman Middle School - 02 has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, which may be impacting the school's academic outcomes. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (46.34%) and Math (36.58%) fall slightly below the state averages, its 8th-grade Science proficiency (46.43%) exceeds the state average of 42.51%. The school's spending per student, at $15,063, is higher than the state average, but the school serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 36.14%.
Overall, Lyman Middle School - 02 faces some challenges, including attendance issues and inconsistent academic performance across subject areas. However, the school's strengths, such as its higher-than-average Science proficiency, provide opportunities for improvement. Addressing these areas of concern and building on the school's strengths could help Lyman School District 42-1 enhance the educational experience and outcomes for its middle school students.
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