Summary:
The Webster Area 18-5 district in South Dakota is home to three schools: Webster Area Elementary - 03, Webster Area High School - 01, and Webster Area Middle School - 02. The data reveals that the standout school in the district is the Webster Area Elementary - 03, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Webster Area Elementary - 03 boasts impressive test scores, with 59.17% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65.83% in Mathematics for all grades in the 2024-2025 school year. In contrast, the Webster Area High School - 01 has relatively lower math proficiency rates, with only 25.53% of 11th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.27%. The high school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 27th out of 138 schools in 2022-2023 to 87th out of 166 schools in 2024-2025, suggesting a potential decline in performance.
Across the district, there are some notable differences in student demographics and school spending. The elementary and middle schools have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the high school, and the high school has the highest per-student spending at $12,882. Additionally, both the elementary and middle schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.2%, which could be an area of concern and may impact student learning and achievement.
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