Summary:
The Oelrichs School District 23-3 in South Dakota is home to three schools: Oelrichs Elementary, Oelrichs High School, and Oelrichs Junior High. Despite the district's higher-than-average per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools consistently perform below state averages on key metrics like standardized test scores and graduation rates.
Across all three Oelrichs schools, proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the district-wide ELA proficiency rate was just 17.78%, compared to the state average of 50.93%. The mathematics proficiency rates are even more concerning, with the district-wide rate at only 8.89% compared to the state's 43.49%. Additionally, the 8th grade science proficiency rate at Oelrichs Junior High was 0%, well below the state average of 42.51%.
The district's struggles extend beyond academics, with Oelrichs High School's 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% in 2024-2025 falling short of the state average. The dropout rate at the high school was also higher than the state average at 2.6%. These performance issues have contributed to the Oelrichs School District 23-3 being ranked 144 out of 147 districts in South Dakota and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement in supporting student success.
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