Summary:
Summerset, South Dakota is home to a single middle school, Stagebarn Middle School - 10, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Meade School District 46-1. While the school is part of a relatively high-performing district, its own academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in math and science lagging behind both district and state averages. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average, which may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes.
Stagebarn Middle School - 10's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 54th out of 150 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 106th out of 143 in 2021-2022, and currently sitting at 75th out of 147 for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's ELA proficiency rates are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state, while its math and science proficiency rates are notably lower. Despite these academic challenges, the school's per-student spending is in line with the state average, suggesting that funding is not a significant barrier to improving educational quality.
As the sole middle school serving the Summerset community, Stagebarn Middle School - 10 plays a crucial role in the education of local families. Addressing the school's attendance and academic performance issues, particularly in math and science, could be a priority for the school and the district to ensure that students in Summerset receive a high-quality education. The school's connection to the relatively high-performing Meade School District 46-1 may provide opportunities for collaboration and support to help improve student outcomes.
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