Summary:
The 57029 zip code area is home to 3 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, all part of the Freeman School District 33-1. While the district as a whole ranks 79 out of 147 in South Dakota, Freeman Junior High - 05 stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 42 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Across the 3 schools, test scores show a mixed picture. Freeman Elementary - 02 has seen varying proficiency rates on state assessments, while Freeman High School - 01 has struggled, with only 23.81% of 11th graders proficient in math. In contrast, Freeman Junior High - 05 has excelled, with 7th and 8th grade ELA and math scores ranging from 52-62% proficient or better.
Other key metrics also reveal differences between the schools. Freeman High School - 01 has a 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and a dropout rate of 2.6%, while spending per student ranges from $11,710 at Freeman Elementary to $17,083 at Freeman High School. Overall, the data suggests that while Freeman Junior High - 05 is a standout performer, the elementary and high schools in the 57029 zip code area face more uneven challenges that warrant further investigation and targeted improvement efforts.
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