Summary:
Eureka School District 44-1 in South Dakota is home to a single middle school, Eureka Junior High - 03, which serves grades 6-8. This standout school is ranked 39 out of 147 middle schools in the state, placing it in the top 25% in South Dakota. Eureka Junior High - 03 consistently outperforms the state and district averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments, particularly in English Language Arts where proficiency rates are 5-10 percentage points higher.
The school's strong performance is further evidenced by its low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.5%, significantly lower than the state average. With a student-teacher ratio of 7.4, Eureka Junior High - 03 provides a more personalized learning environment for its students. The Eureka School District 44-1 also invests heavily in education, spending $17,489 per student, higher than the state average.
While the school excels in English Language Arts, there is room for improvement in Mathematics, where proficiency rates, though still above state and district averages, lag behind the exceptional ELA performance. Additionally, with 33.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, highlighting the need to ensure equitable outcomes for all learners.
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