Summary:
The 57763 zip code area is home to three schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school - all part of the Oelrichs School District 23-3. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as these schools are struggling to meet academic standards and are performing well below state averages across key metrics.
None of the schools in the 57763 zip code area stand out as clear performers. Oelrichs Elementary - 02 has the highest test scores in the district, with 19.04% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 14.28% in Mathematics. However, these scores are still significantly lower than the state averages of 50.93% and 43.49%, respectively. Oelrichs High School - 01 has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 86.4%, but a concerning 2.6% dropout rate, and its test scores are very low, with 0% proficiency in Math and Science for 11th and 12th grade students. Oelrichs Junior High - 03 has the lowest overall test scores in the district, with only 11.12% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 5.56% in Mathematics.
Across the board, the schools in the 57763 zip code area face significant challenges. All three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% at the elementary and middle school levels. Additionally, the schools have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and small class sizes, the schools are not achieving strong academic outcomes for their students. The Oelrichs School District 23-3 is ranked 144 out of 147 districts in South Dakota and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, underscoring the need for significant interventions and support to improve the quality of education in this area.
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