Summary:
The Iroquois School District 02-3 in South Dakota is home to two middle schools: Iroquois Middle School - 02 and Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05. While the smaller Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 appears to be a stronger performer, the larger Iroquois Middle School - 02 has consistently low academic achievement compared to state averages.
Iroquois Middle School - 02 has ranked in the bottom 10% of South Dakota middle schools for the past 3 years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly below the state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.6%, much higher than the state average. In contrast, Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 has higher proficiency rates and a 0% chronic absenteeism rate, indicating strong student attendance.
The stark performance gap between the two schools in the Iroquois School District 02-3 is noteworthy, with Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 appearing to be a relative bright spot. However, the small size of Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 may contribute to its stronger performance, and the sustainability of such a small school model is questionable. Addressing the attendance and academic issues at Iroquois Middle School - 02 should be a priority for the district.
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