Summary:
The 57625 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 and Eagle Butte Primary - 02, both serving students in the Eagle Butte School District 20-1. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of consistently poor academic performance and high poverty levels at these schools.
Both Eagle Butte Upper Elementary and Eagle Butte Primary have extremely low proficiency rates on standardized tests, well below the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 7.76% of students at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 50.93%. Additionally, both schools have very high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.2%, significantly higher than the state average. These metrics suggest deep-rooted challenges that have not been effectively addressed.
Despite the high per-student spending of $27,077 for the 2023-2024 school year, well above the state average, and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools have consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of South Dakota elementary schools. This indicates that resources may not be allocated effectively to address the academic and attendance issues. Overall, the data highlights the need for significant interventions and a comprehensive approach to improve student outcomes at these underperforming elementary schools serving a high-poverty community.
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