Summary:
The Northwestern Area School District 56-7 in South Dakota is home to two elementary schools: Northwestern Elementary - 04 and Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06. While both schools serve elementary-aged students, the data reveals a significant performance gap between them.
Northwestern Elementary - 04 stands out as the higher-performing school, consistently ranking higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings with a 4-star rating. The school's students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for both English Language Arts and Mathematics, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 struggles with much lower proficiency rates, with only around 7-18% of students proficient in these subjects.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and school resources. Northwestern Elementary - 04 has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to the personalized attention and support for students. While the per-student spending is similar between the two schools, the significant performance gap highlights the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Northwestern Area School District 56-7.
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