Summary:
The 57311 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Hanson School District 30-1 or the Mitchell School District 17-2. The standout schools in this area are Hanson High School - 01, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in South Dakota, and Hanson Middle School - 02, which has also been a top performer in the state.
The data shows that the schools in the Hanson School District 30-1 generally outperform the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with Hanson High School - 01 boasting an impressive 89.29% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has a high 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.6%. Meanwhile, Rockport Colony Elementary- 10, part of the Mitchell School District 17-2, has also performed well, ranking 60th out of 300 South Dakota elementary schools in 2024-2025 with a 4-star rating and strong test scores.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which are higher than the state average. Additionally, Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 stands out as the lowest-performing school in the data set, with significantly lower test scores compared to the other schools and the state averages, suggesting the need for additional support or resources to improve student outcomes.
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