Summary:
The Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 in South Dakota consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a career and technical education school). The data reveals notable differences in academic performance and student demographics across these schools.
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 outperforms the district and state in these subjects. Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 maintains a high graduation rate but lags behind the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency.
The Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 school stands out with its low graduation rate (25%) and high dropout rate (65%), suggesting significant challenges in student retention and success. This school also serves the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (91.67%), indicating a high-need student population. The disparities in student demographics and academic performance across the schools raise questions about equity and access to quality education within the district.
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