Elkton School District 05-3

The Elkton School District 05-3 in South Dakota consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves the Elkton community and has a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools based on academic proficiency and other key metrics.

The standout schools in the district are Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 and Rolland Colony Elementary - 05, which are the two smallest schools in the district. These schools have the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, Elkton Elementary - 02, Elkton Junior High - 03, and Elkton High School - 01 struggle to meet state academic performance standards.

The Elkton School District 05-3 as a whole is ranked 111 out of 126 districts in South Dakota and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges that need to be addressed to improve the quality of education across the district. The high school in particular has a relatively low four-year graduation rate and a higher dropout rate compared to state averages, which is a concern that requires further investigation.