Summary:
The Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-6 school district in South Dakota is home to three elementary schools: Oldham-Ramona-Rutland Elementary, Camridge Colony School, and Spring Lake Colony Elementary. While Oldham-Ramona-Rutland Elementary is the largest and highest-performing school in the district, the smaller Camridge Colony School and Spring Lake Colony Elementary struggle with significantly lower test scores and academic performance.
Oldham-Ramona-Rutland Elementary stands out as the strongest performer, ranking 177 out of 300 South Dakota elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores, while below the state averages, are generally higher than the district-wide scores. In contrast, Camridge Colony School and Spring Lake Colony Elementary rank 256 and 285 out of 300, respectively, earning 1-star and 0-star ratings. These smaller schools have alarmingly low test scores, with only 5.26% and 15.38% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts across all grades.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all three schools, with a rate of 20.2% in the 2024-2025 school year, higher than the state average. Additionally, the spending per student varies significantly, with Spring Lake Colony Elementary spending the most at $17,371 per student, compared to $15,087 for Oldham-Ramona-Rutland Elementary and $15,364 for Camridge Colony School. The challenges of operating small, rural schools with limited resources may be contributing to the lower academic performance observed at Camridge Colony School and Spring Lake Colony Elementary.
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