Summary:
The 57702 zip code area of Rapid City, South Dakota is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Stevens High School - 42 and Southwest Middle School - 38 ranking among the top schools in the state.
Stevens High School - 42 is a standout, consistently ranking among the top high schools in South Dakota, with a statewide ranking of 39 out of 166 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. It boasts strong academic performance, with 76.07% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 44.42% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 2.6% and a high four-year graduation rate of 86.4%. Similarly, Southwest Middle School - 38 is one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, ranking 14th out of 246 South Dakota middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year, with exceptional test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
While some schools in the 57702 zip code area excel, others face challenges. West Middle School - 37 and South Canyon Elementary - 15 are among the lower-performing schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4. Additionally, all schools in the data set have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, which warrants further investigation. The data also suggests a potential correlation between the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and academic performance, with schools like Corral Drive Elementary - 21 and Pinedale Elementary - 11 demonstrating higher academic performance and lower percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
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