Summary:
The 57234 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Estelline Elementary - 02, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 136 students. The school is part of the Estelline School District 28-2, which is ranked 96 out of 147 school districts in South Dakota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Estelline Elementary - 02 has shown mixed academic performance, with the school outperforming the state average in overall ELA and Math proficiency on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, but underperforming in 5th grade ELA and Math. However, the school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate was above the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, but is projected to improve to the top 22% of South Dakota elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 to 1, the school may be well-positioned to support student learning, though its high free/reduced lunch rate of 30.15% suggests it serves a population with greater economic needs.
Overall, Estelline Elementary - 02 appears to be making positive strides, but still has room for improvement in certain academic areas. As the sole elementary school in the 57234 zip code, it is the primary option for families in this community, and its performance and progress will be of keen interest to local parents and stakeholders.
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