Summary:
The city of Miller, South Dakota is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Miller 29-4 school district. The standout school in the area is Miller Elementary - 02, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two years. This school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages.
In contrast, Miller High School - 01 has struggled academically, with proficiency rates below the state average in ELA, Mathematics, and Science for 11th grade students. However, the high school has a strong 96.6% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating excellent student retention. The differences in free and reduced-price lunch rates between the schools suggest varying socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations, which could be an important factor in understanding the schools' academic performance and resource needs.
The data also highlights the unique challenges faced by small, rural schools, such as Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11, which has only 30 students. This school has a higher student-teacher ratio and lower academic performance compared to the larger schools in the district, underscoring the importance of tailored approaches and resources for small school environments.
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