Summary:
The 57107 zip code in South Dakota has only one middle school, George McGovern Middle School -09, which is part of the Sioux Falls School District 49-5. This middle school has faced significant challenges, with declining statewide rankings and academic performance that falls below district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
George McGovern Middle School -09 has a student population of 747 and serves a high-need community, with 64.79% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is high at 20.2%, and its statewide ranking has dropped from 139 out of 150 in 2022-2023 to 133 out of 147 in 2023-2024 and 180 out of 246 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in the last two years. Despite higher spending per student at $12,282, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates of 32.02% in English Language Arts and 24.75% in Mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to district averages of 49.18% and 42.76%, respectively.
The data suggests that George McGovern Middle School -09 is facing significant challenges in terms of student engagement, academic achievement, and overall school performance. The school's leadership and the Sioux Falls School District may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address these issues and improve outcomes for the students.
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