Summary:
The 57104 zip code area of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. This diverse educational landscape serves a high-need student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 11.72% to 100% across the schools.
Among the standout schools in this area is All City Elementary - 50, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state with exceptional test scores and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lowell Elementary - 28 also performs well above district and state averages. In contrast, the alternative schools, Structured Teaching - 12 and Summit Oaks-Residential - 48, serve specialized student populations and have lower test scores, but report high graduation rates and low dropout rates.
Across the schools in the 57104 zip code, there is a wide range in academic performance, student-teacher ratios, and spending per student. The high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, significantly above the state average, is a concern that likely contributes to the lower performance in some schools. Addressing attendance issues and ensuring equitable distribution of resources could be key to supporting student success throughout the region served by the Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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