Sioux Falls School District 49-5

The Sioux Falls School District 49-5 in South Dakota encompasses 42 schools, including 25 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Lincoln High School - 02, which ranks 14th out of 138 high schools in South Dakota and has a 5-star rating, with strong academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 and Challenge Center - 51 are also exceptional elementary schools, ranking 13th and 1st out of 204 elementary schools in the state, respectively, with outstanding academic achievement.

However, the district as a whole is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in overall academic performance. There is a wide range in academic performance, student demographics, and other key metrics across the schools, suggesting significant disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic performance, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on student success. The district may want to examine the practices of the highest-performing schools to identify strategies to raise the overall academic achievement of the district.