Summary:
The Hot Springs School District 23-2 in South Dakota has only one elementary school, Hot Springs Elementary - 02, which serves grades PK-5 with 331 students. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 134 to 150 out of 201-204 South Dakota elementary schools and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 1 and 2 stars out of 5.
Academically, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.2%), Mathematics (43.09%), and Science (33.78%) compared to the district and state averages. The school also faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.3% and a relatively high percentage (29.91%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic factors that may impact student performance. The school's per-student spending of $10,046 is a notable data point, but without further context, it is difficult to determine if this level of funding is adequate.
Overall, the analysis of Hot Springs Elementary - 02 suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the school's academic underperformance and socioeconomic challenges. Continued monitoring and resource allocation may be necessary to ensure that all students in the Hot Springs School District 23-2 have access to a high-quality education.
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