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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 57461


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Top rankedNorthwestern Middle School - 0248th of 246 South Dakota middle schools
Summary:

The 57461 zip code area is home to two middle schools: Northwestern Middle School - 02 and iSucceed Middle School - 93. Based on the available data, Northwestern Middle School - 02 appears to be the standout performer, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in academic achievement across various subjects and grade levels. In contrast, iSucceed Middle School - 93 is underperforming, with significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state.

Northwestern Middle School - 02 has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3, compared to the much higher 116.6 ratio at iSucceed Middle School - 93. The school's performance has also improved over time, with its statewide ranking increasing from 67th out of 150 schools in 2022-2023 to 21st out of 147 schools in 2023-2024. In terms of spending, Northwestern Middle School - 02 allocates $12,111 per student, while iSucceed Middle School - 93 spends $7,376 per student.

The significant performance gap between the two schools in this area is noteworthy and may be influenced by various factors, such as student-teacher ratio, spending per student, and other school-specific characteristics. Further investigation would be needed to determine the root causes of these differences and identify potential areas for improvement, particularly at the underperforming iSucceed Middle School - 93. Overall, the data suggests that Northwestern Area School District 56-7 is home to a strong-performing middle school, while the performance of iSucceed Middle School - 93 raises some concerns.

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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.

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