Milesville Elementary - 08

Milesville Elementary - 08 is a small public elementary school located in Milesville, South Dakota, serving grades K-8 with an enrollment of just 17 students. The school is part of the Haakon School District 27-1, which is ranked 92 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Milesville Elementary - 08 has significantly lower proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, the school's performance varies greatly across grade levels. Some grades, like 5th grade, perform well above the district and state averages, while others, like 7th and 8th grade, have 0% proficiency rates. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 6.6% to 20.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $10,583 to $13,569 over the past few years, the academic performance is still lagging behind the district and state averages. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the need to evaluate the school's instructional practices and support systems. Additionally, with only 17 students enrolled, Milesville Elementary - 08 is a very small school, which may present unique challenges in terms of staffing, resources, and the ability to offer a comprehensive educational program.