Summary:
The Sisseton School District 54-2 in South Dakota has only one elementary school, Westside Elementary - 03, which serves grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 395 students. While the school has higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota elementary schools and underperforms the state average on standardized tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Westside Elementary - 03 has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 66.84%, indicating it serves a predominantly low-income population. This could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance, and the school may require additional resources and support to address the needs of these students. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average, and this may also be impacting student outcomes.
Overall, the data suggests that Westside Elementary - 03 is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and attendance. While the school has higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, these factors alone do not appear to be enough to overcome the obstacles the school is facing. Targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to addressing the school's needs may be necessary to improve outcomes for its students.
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