Summary:
The city of Lake Andes, South Dakota, is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Andes Central School District 11-1. While the district faces challenges, with most schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories statewide, one school, Andes Central High School - 01, stands out as a high performer, ranking 49th out of 138 South Dakota high schools.
The schools in the district serve a diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation ranging from 54.84% to 58.73% across the different schools. However, one school, Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05, has a unique 100% white student population. This contrast highlights the diversity within the district, which may contribute to the overall underperformance, as evidenced by the low test scores and the district's 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The high free and reduced lunch rates across the district, except for Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05, suggest that the majority of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This economic disadvantage may be a factor in the district's challenges, and the significant differences in spending per student across the schools could indicate potential funding disparities that may be contributing to the overall underperformance.
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