Summary:
The 57579 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the White River School District 47-1. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as all three schools are performing significantly below state averages on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Across the board, the schools struggle with low proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with the highest ELA proficiency rate being just 22.73% at White River Elementary, compared to the state average of 50.93%. The mathematics proficiency rates are even lower, topping out at 35.72% for 4th grade at White River Elementary, well below the state's 48.85% average. Both White River Elementary and White River Middle School also had high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.2%, significantly above the state average.
The challenges extend to graduation rates as well, with White River High School reporting a 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% in 2024-2025, lower than the state average. The school also had a 2.6% dropout rate that year. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios across all three schools, the data suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to drive meaningful improvements. The district and schools must explore more targeted, evidence-based strategies to support student learning and well-being in this high-poverty community.
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