Summary:
The Vermillion School District 13-1 in South Dakota consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district has a mix of strong-performing and lower-performing schools, with standout schools like Vermillion Middle School - 02 and Vermillion High School - 01 leading the way in academic achievement and student outcomes.
Vermillion Middle School - 02 consistently ranks among the top middle schools in South Dakota, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Jolley Elementary - 04 has lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. Vermillion High School - 01 also stands out with a high graduation rate of 86.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.6%, indicating the school's effectiveness in supporting students through their high school education.
The district's schools vary in their per-student spending, with Austin Elementary - 03 spending nearly $2,500 more per student than Jolley Elementary - 04. This funding disparity may contribute to the differences in academic performance observed across the district. Additionally, all three schools for which data is available have a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, which may require further investigation and intervention by the district.
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