Summary:
The city of Wakpala, South Dakota is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Smee School District 15-3. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across a range of key metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
None of the Wakpala schools appear to be standouts, with all three institutions struggling academically. For example, only 18.36% of Wakpala Elementary students were proficient in Mathematics, far below the state average of 42.95%. The Wakpala High School also has a concerning 70.0% four-year graduation rate, well below the state average. Additionally, both the elementary and middle schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, at 27.2% and 38.1% respectively.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at the Wakpala schools, the data suggests that the district is facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed. With all three schools serving a 100% economically disadvantaged student population, targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help improve academic outcomes and provide students with the resources they need to succeed.
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