Summary:
The city of Jamestown, North Dakota is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Jamestown 1 school district. The data reveals several standout schools in the area, with Jamestown High School and Jamestown Middle School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state. Jamestown High School maintains a strong 81.9% graduation rate and a low 6.0% dropout rate, while Jamestown Middle School outperforms state and district averages in math and reading proficiency.
The schools in Jamestown exhibit a range of socioeconomic diversity, with free and reduced-price lunch rates varying from 21.36% at Jamestown High School to 53.51% at Washington Elementary School. This diversity is also reflected in the racial makeup of the student populations, which range from 66.67% white at Washington Elementary to 94.39% white at Louis L'Amour Elementary School. Spending per student also varies significantly, from $11,766 at Jamestown High School to $16,800 at Washington Elementary, with the elementary schools generally spending more per student than the middle and high school.
While the data highlights the strengths of Jamestown High School and Jamestown Middle School, it also reveals areas for potential improvement, such as the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the high school level. Understanding the factors contributing to these trends and addressing them could lead to even better outcomes for the students in Jamestown.
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