Summary:
The Miller 29-4 school district in South Dakota is home to two elementary schools: Miller Elementary - 02 and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11. While Miller Elementary - 02 is a standout performer, ranking 11th out of 201 elementary schools in the state, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 is struggling academically.
Miller Elementary - 02 boasts consistently high performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school outperforms both the district and state averages, with a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.3%. In contrast, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 has much lower proficiency rates, with only 20% of students proficient or better in ELA.
The data reveals a significant performance gap between the two schools, highlighting the need to understand the factors contributing to this disparity and address any inequities within the Miller 29-4 district. While funding alone may not be the sole determinant of academic success, the higher spending per student at Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 suggests that effective allocation and utilization of resources, as well as other factors, likely play a crucial role in driving student outcomes.
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