Summary:
The 57362 zip code is home to a single middle school, Miller Junior High - 04, which serves students in grades 7-8. This small school of 56 students appears to be outperforming its Miller 29-4 district and the state of South Dakota in several academic areas, particularly in 7th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science.
Miller Junior High - 04 boasts a strong 7th grade performance, with 66.22% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.39% for the district and 50.93% statewide. In Mathematics, 47.3% of all students were proficient or better, higher than the district (45.39%) and state (43.49%) averages. However, the school's 8th grade performance in both ELA and Math lags behind the 7th grade results, suggesting potential room for improvement in the upper grades.
Despite its academic strengths, the school faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% and a student population where 35.71% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. With only 56 students enrolled, the school may also face resource and programming constraints compared to larger middle schools. Overall, Miller Junior High - 04 appears to be a strong performer in its academic areas, but the school and district may need to address attendance and equity issues to ensure continued success for all students.
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