Eagle Butte School District 20-1

The Eagle Butte School District 20-1 in South Dakota operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly Native American student population, with Native American students making up 84.62% to 96.28% of the student body across the schools.

The academic performance of the schools in this district is concerning, with all four schools receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 stands out as the largest school in the district with 242 students, but it has significantly below-average test scores, with only 21.95% of 4th graders and 9.63% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Similarly, Eagle Butte High School - 01, the smallest school with just 13 students, also struggles academically, with only 29.63% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 16.67% in Science.

The high rates of free and reduced lunch, ranging from 44.79% to 100% across the schools, and the significantly higher-than-average spending per student of $29,596 suggest that the district is serving a predominantly low-income population and may be facing challenges in effectively utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes. Addressing the underlying issues and implementing targeted interventions to support student achievement should be a top priority for the Eagle Butte School District 20-1.