Summary:
The 58316 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all serving predominantly Native American student populations. While some schools, like Turtle Mountain Community Middle School, stand out with higher test scores and lower student-teacher ratios, the overall picture is one of significant educational challenges, including alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, low graduation rates, and wide performance gaps compared to state averages.
The schools in this area serve communities facing substantial economic disadvantages, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This likely contributes to the low academic performance, as seen in the schools' math and reading proficiency scores lagging well behind state levels. Notably, Turtle Mountain Community High School stands out with the lowest graduation rate (69.7%) and highest dropout rate (15%) among the schools, which may be linked to its chronic absenteeism rate of 68%, the highest in the area.
Addressing the educational disparities in this zip code will require a multifaceted approach, focusing on improving attendance, providing targeted academic support, and ensuring equitable access to resources for these predominantly Belcourt 7, Turtle Mountain Elementary School, Turtle Mountain High School, Turtle Mountain Middle School, and Ojibwa Indian School communities.
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