Summary:
The 57276 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07, Red Willow Colony School - 09, and Rolland Colony Elementary - 05. These schools serve small student populations and are part of the Deubrook Area School District 05-6 and Elkton School District 05-3.
Among the three schools, Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 stands out as the top performer. It ranked 69 out of 300 South Dakota elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, significantly higher than the other two schools which ranked 268 and 296. Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 also had much higher proficiency rates on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 85.71% of students proficient or better in math, compared to 43.49% statewide. The school's strong performance was particularly evident in 3rd and 4th grade math and English language arts, with 100% proficiency rates in several subjects.
In contrast, the other two schools, Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 and Red Willow Colony School - 09, struggled with lower academic achievement and higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% to 20.2%. The student-teacher ratios also varied significantly, from 8.6 at Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 to 21.6 at Red Willow Colony School - 09. Overall, the data highlights the diversity in school performance and resources even within a small geographic area.
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