Summary:
The zip code 57108 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the Harrisburg School District 41-2, which is ranked 39 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Two schools stand out as exceptional performers in the area. Adventure Elementary - 10 consistently ranks among the top 7 elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and over 80% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Journey Elementary - 05 also performs very well, ranking among the top 35 elementary schools in the state with over 60% proficiency in both subjects. In contrast, Horizon Elementary - 09 has the lowest test scores, with only around 40% proficiency.
The schools in this area have varying percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from as low as 3.09% at Adventure Elementary - 10 to as high as 15.94% at Horizon Elementary - 09. Additionally, all schools in the data set have a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, which is higher than the state average. While the schools have similar per-student spending levels, the performance outcomes vary greatly, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in driving student achievement.
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