Summary:
The Andes Central School District 11-1 in South Dakota is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While one school, Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05, stands out with exceptional test scores and low chronic absenteeism, the other schools in the district are struggling with low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 is the clear standout, with 85.71% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Andes Central Elementary - 02, Andes Central High School - 01, and Andes Central Middle School - 04 all have test scores well below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 20-37% in ELA and 17-38% in Math.
The district as a whole is performing poorly, ranking 122 out of 126 districts in South Dakota and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district-level leadership and policies may need to be addressed to drive improvement across all schools. Addressing the underlying issues at the struggling schools, such as low academic achievement, high absenteeism, and poor graduation rates, should be a top priority for the Andes Central School District 11-1.
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