Summary:
The McLaughlin School District 15-2 in South Dakota consists of three schools: McLaughlin Elementary, McLaughlin High School, and McLaughlin Middle School. The district as a whole is ranked 145 out of 147 school districts in the state, indicating significant challenges across all three schools.
None of the schools in the district appear to be standouts, as they all have relatively low performance metrics compared to state averages. The elementary and middle schools both have high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.2%, well above the state average. Proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with the district's 11th grade ELA proficiency rate at just 22.22% compared to the state average of 63.84%. The high school also has a lower-than-average 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and a higher-than-average dropout rate of 2.6%.
Despite the district's high spending per student, ranging from $22,000 to $23,000, and low student-teacher ratios, the schools continue to struggle. This suggests that the underlying issues may be more systemic, such as curriculum, instruction, and support services. With all three schools performing well below state standards, the McLaughlin School District 15-2 will need to implement targeted interventions and a comprehensive improvement plan to drive meaningful change and improve student outcomes.
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