Summary:
The city of Presho, South Dakota is home to two schools - Lyman High School and Lyman Middle School, both part of the Lyman School District 42-1. While the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, their academic performance appears to be below the state average across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings.
Lyman High School, with 87 students in grades 9-12, is ranked 123rd out of 141 South Dakota high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages. Similarly, Lyman Middle School, with 83 students in grades 6-8, is ranked 99th out of 147 South Dakota middle schools and has a 2-star rating. The middle school also struggles with low proficiency rates and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 24.1%.
Despite the relatively high spending per student at both schools, the data suggests that the schools in Presho are facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student engagement. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve the educational outcomes for students in this community.
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