Summary:
The Smee School District 15-3 in South Dakota operates three schools: Wakpala Elementary, Wakpala High School, and Wakpala Middle School. The district as a whole is ranked 135 out of 147 in South Dakota and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the schools.
Among the three schools, Wakpala Elementary stands out with the highest enrollment and the best performance in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, but struggles with low math proficiency rates. In contrast, Wakpala High School has the lowest enrollment and very low proficiency rates in both ELA and Math, despite a relatively high graduation rate. Wakpala Middle School also faces challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates and low proficiency in both subjects.
A common trend across all three schools is the significant underperformance in Math, with proficiency rates well below the state average. Additionally, the district as a whole has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. While the schools have low student-teacher ratios, suggesting small class sizes, the overall performance and ratings of the district suggest a need for targeted interventions and a focus on improving instructional practices and student engagement.
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