Summary:
The 57382 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Wessington Springs School District 36-2. While the district as a whole is underperforming, ranking 127th out of 147 districts in the state, a few standout schools shine within the area.
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is the top performer, with the highest overall test scores in the district, 65.15% proficiency in English Language Arts and 56.06% in Mathematics. It also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%. At the high school level, Wessington Springs High School - 01 stands out, with 69.23% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts, 26.92% in Mathematics, and 38.47% in Science, along with a strong 86.4% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.6% dropout rate.
However, the district's virtual/cyber schools are struggling, with lower test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios compared to the traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates across the district, ranging from 20.2% to 20.2%, are a concern that the district should address. The data also reveals a significant disparity in performance between the elementary and secondary schools, with the elementary schools, particularly Wessington Springs Elementary - 02, outperforming the middle and high schools.
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