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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 57787


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3
Schools
75
Students
Top rankedCentral Meade County School - 09115th of 300 South Dakota elementary schools
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Newly ranked this year
Central Meade County School - 09 and 2 more
Summary:

The 57787 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Central Meade County School - 09 and Atall Elementary - 17, both part of the Meade School District 46-1. While Central Meade County School has a larger student enrollment of 48 students, Atall Elementary stands out for its exceptional math performance, with 100% proficiency rates in several grade levels.

Atall Elementary's 62.5% of students proficient or better in math across all grades significantly outperforms the district (45.52%) and state (43.49%) averages. In contrast, Central Meade County School has a higher per-student spending of $15,087, compared to Atall Elementary's $20,264. Both schools, however, share a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, well above the state average.

The diversity in school size, performance, and resources within the 57787 zip code highlights the need for parents to carefully evaluate the options to find the best fit for their child's educational needs. While Atall Elementary's exceptional math scores are noteworthy, the smaller school size of 7 students may not be suitable for all families. Ultimately, parents should consider the unique strengths and challenges of each school when making their decision.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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