Armour School District 21-1

The Armour School District 21-1 in South Dakota is home to 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the district's performance is mixed, Armour High School - 01 stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 14th out of 141 high schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Armour High School - 01 has impressive student outcomes, with a 90% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.1% dropout rate. Its students excel on standardized tests, with 78.57% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50% proficient or better in Mathematics for 11th grade, significantly higher than state averages. In contrast, Armour Elementary - 02 and Armour Middle School - 03 have more average performance, with lower rankings and test scores compared to the state.

The data also reveals disparities in student needs and resource allocation across the district. Armour High School - 01 has the highest spending per student at $18,269, while the elementary and middle schools have lower per-student spending. Additionally, the middle school has the highest rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 40.82%, suggesting the district may need to consider the unique challenges faced by its economically disadvantaged students.