Summary:
The Sanborn Central School District 55-5 in South Dakota is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's standout performer is Sanborn Central High School - 01, which ranks 2nd out of 138 South Dakota high schools and boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate. Another strong performer is Sanborn Central Elementary - 06, which consistently outperforms state and district averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments, particularly in 4th grade English Language Arts.
The schools in the district vary in size, with enrollment ranging from 30 students at Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 to 104 students at Sanborn Central Elementary - 06. Spending per student also varies, from $12,635 at Upland Colony Elementary - 05 to $17,959 at Sanborn Central High School - 01. The district's student-teacher ratios range from 6:1 at the high school to 12:1 at the elementary school.
While the data shows exceptional performance at Sanborn Central High School - 01 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06, there are also variations in performance across grade levels and potential equity concerns related to the significant differences in free/reduced lunch rates among the schools.
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