Summary:
The 57052 zip code area is home to two small elementary schools, Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 and Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04, both part of the Freeman School District 33-1. While the district as a whole is ranked 79 out of 147 in South Dakota with a 2-star rating, the individual schools show notable differences in academic performance.
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades. In contrast, Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 had 100% proficiency rates in these subjects for 7th grade students, notably higher than the surrounding area. However, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.2%, an area that may need improvement.
The two schools also differ in their resource allocation, with Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 spending $13,852 per student and Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 spending $11,027 per student. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary significantly, with Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 at 20:1 and Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 at 12.5:1. These differences may contribute to the performance disparities observed between the two schools.
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