Summary:
The 57314 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Sanborn Central School District 55-5. The standout school in this set is Sanborn Central High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 2-3 high schools in South Dakota over the past 3 years and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with 90% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80% proficient or better in Math and Science.
The other schools in the 57314 zip code area have more mixed performance. Sanborn Central Elementary has seen a decline in its state ranking, dropping from 44th out of 202 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 126th out of 204 in 2022-2023, accompanied by lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. The remaining schools, Upland Colony Elementary and Sanborn Central Middle School, have relatively small enrollments ranging from 30 to 104 students, which may contribute to their low student-teacher ratios but could also present challenges in terms of resource allocation and extracurricular offerings.
Overall, the schools in the 57314 zip code area have a predominantly white student population, with little racial diversity. This may be reflective of the broader demographics of the area. The standout performance of Sanborn Central High School, coupled with the declining performance of the elementary school, presents an interesting dynamic worth further exploration.
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