Summary:
The 57345 zip code area has only one elementary school, Highmore Elementary - 02, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Highmore-Harrold 34-2 school district. While the district is ranked 30 out of 147 in South Dakota and rated 4 out of 5 stars, Highmore Elementary - 02's performance is mixed, with declining test scores and higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates.
Highmore Elementary - 02 has 138 students enrolled and a student-teacher ratio of 12.6, slightly lower than the state average. However, the school's test scores are generally below state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math at 40.32% and 38.71% respectively, compared to state averages of 50.93% and 43.49%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% is also notably higher than the state average.
While the Highmore-Harrold 34-2 district performs better than the state average, Highmore Elementary - 02 lags behind both the district and state in many key metrics, suggesting room for improvement at the school level. The school's declining performance, inconsistent test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rate indicate the need for further analysis and potential interventions to improve student outcomes.
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