Summary:
The city of Wolsey, South Dakota is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6. While the district as a whole faces some challenges, the data reveals standout performance at the high school level and areas of potential improvement across the system.
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 stands out with its impressive 95.4% four-year graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming state averages. The high school also excels in 11th-grade English Language Arts proficiency, surpassing the district and state scores. In contrast, Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 and Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 struggle to meet state proficiency standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics, suggesting a need for targeted interventions at the lower grade levels.
Despite these challenges, the data also highlights areas of potential improvement. The elementary school stands out in 5th-grade English Language Arts, where it exceeds the district and state scores, and the high school's overall academic success indicates that effective practices can be replicated across the district. By addressing the disparities and leveraging the district's strengths, the Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 can work towards more consistent and equitable educational outcomes for all students.
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