Summary:
The Redfield School District 56-4 in South Dakota has one middle school, Redfield Middle School - 02, which serves grades 6-8. The data indicates that this school is struggling, with declining performance and lower-than-average test scores compared to the district and state averages.
Redfield Middle School - 02 has a statewide ranking of 117 out of 147 South Dakota middle schools, with a 1-star rating. The school's ranking has declined over the past three years, and its proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's proficiency rate in 8th grade Science is also significantly lower than the district and state averages.
Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 9.6%, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance. The school also serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (22.81%), suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges. While the school's spending per student is higher than the national average, it is unclear if these resources are being effectively utilized to improve student learning and achievement.
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