Summary:
The 57428 zip code in South Dakota is home to a single middle school, Bowdle Junior High - 03, which serves a small student population of just 21 students. While the school has a low statewide ranking, it has seen a decline in its performance over the past decade, dropping from 139th out of 146 schools in 2011-2012 to 112th out of 149 schools in 2018-2019.
Academically, Bowdle Junior High - 03 has mixed results, outperforming the state average in 6th and 7th grade ELA but underperforming in 8th grade ELA and all math grades. The school also had a 0% proficiency rate in 8th grade science, indicating a need to focus on strengthening its STEM offerings. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, which may be contributing to its academic struggles.
Despite the school's challenges, it benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 7:1 and high per-student spending of $15,465 in 2023-2024. However, these resources have not yet translated into improved student outcomes, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and continued monitoring to address the school's performance issues and better support the educational needs of its small, rural student population.
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