Summary:
The 57747 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Hot Springs School District 23-2, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the high school stands out as a strong performer, the elementary and middle schools face challenges in maintaining academic proficiency levels compared to district and state averages.
Hot Springs High School - 01 ranks 60th out of 166 South Dakota high schools and boasts a high 11th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate, 4-year graduation rate, and low dropout rate. In contrast, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics over the past two years, suggesting the need for interventions. Hot Springs Middle School - 06 stands out with stronger performance in English Language Arts compared to the elementary school, ranking 114th out of 246 South Dakota middle schools.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are high at the elementary and middle school levels, which may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the elementary school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. While the high school outperforms the district and state in certain metrics, the lower grade levels require targeted support and interventions to ensure more consistent performance across the district.
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