Summary:
The city of Iroquois, South Dakota is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the schools in the Iroquois School District 02-3 generally perform below state averages, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
The small Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 middle school stands out with significantly higher academic performance than the district and state, with 45.45% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.27% in Mathematics. Meanwhile, Iroquois Elementary - 04 and Iroquois Middle School - 02 struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates, respectively. The Iroquois High School - 01 stands out with a 100% four-year graduation rate, but its relatively low test scores suggest room for improvement in academic preparation.
Across the district, high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.79% to 46.09%, point to socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance. Targeted interventions and support programs could be beneficial in addressing these issues and driving improvements in the Iroquois School District 02-3, which is currently ranked 117 out of 126 districts in the state.
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