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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 57401


At a glance
11
Schools
4,252
Students
2
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedC C Lee Elementary - 0519th of 300 South Dakota elementary schools
Biggest riser
Central High School - 01 up 11 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Lincoln Elementary - 08 8.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 57401 zip code area of Aberdeen, South Dakota is home to 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. This data set provides a detailed look at the academic landscape of schools in this area, highlighting both high-performing and low-performing institutions.

Among the standout schools in the area are C C Lee Elementary - 05, which consistently ranks among the top in the state with a 5-star rating and high proficiency rates in core subjects. Holgate Middle School - 02 is also a high performer, ranking in the top 25% of South Dakota middle schools with strong test scores. Another top-performing elementary school is Lincoln Elementary - 08, which has particularly high proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

However, the data also reveals a significant gap in academic performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the Aberdeen School District 06-1. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as May Overby Elementary - 09, tend to have lower test scores. Additionally, all schools in the area report chronic absenteeism rates around 20%, which is a concern and likely impacts overall student learning and achievement.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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