Summary:
The 57063 zip code in South Dakota is home to a single elementary school, Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18, which serves grades K-8 and is part of the Bon Homme School District 04-2. While the school has a 3-star rating and a statewide rank of 137 out of 300 South Dakota elementary schools, its performance on standardized assessments is mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while others fall below.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18 has a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, with 90.91% of students qualifying in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. The school's science proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 11.11% of students proficient across all grades, which is an area of concern. Despite its small size, with only 33 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 8:1, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $12,667 in the 2023-2024 school year.
Overall, the analysis of this single school data set highlights the importance of considering multiple factors, such as academic performance, demographic characteristics, and resource allocation, when evaluating the effectiveness and needs of a school. The findings suggest areas for further investigation and potential targeted interventions to support the school's improvement and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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