Summary:
Edgemont School District 23-1 in South Dakota is home to a single elementary school, Edgemont Elementary - 03, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance and demographics provide a mixed picture, with some areas of strength and others that warrant further attention.
Edgemont Elementary - 03 has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 173 out of 204 schools in 2022-2023 to 114 out of 201 schools in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (39.29%) and Mathematics (32.14%) are lower than the Edgemont School District 23-1 (40.98% and 34.43%) and state (50.04% and 42.95%) averages. However, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (58.34%) and Science (58.34%) are higher than the district and state averages.
Edgemont Elementary - 03 has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.19% in 2022-2023), which is a proxy for socioeconomic status. The school's per-student spending for the 2022-2023 school year was $15,953, higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 1, which is lower than the district and state averages. These factors suggest the school may have access to more resources, but it is important to ensure these resources are being utilized effectively to improve student outcomes.
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