Summary:
The Summit School District 54-6 in South Dakota is home to two schools: Summit Elementary - 02 and Summit High School - 01. While the high school has consistently been a top performer in the state, the elementary school has struggled, with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Summit High School - 01 stands out as the district's shining star, ranking 11th out of 138 South Dakota high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Summit Elementary - 02 has underperformed the state average on Smarter Balanced Assessments across all grade levels. The high school also boasts a lower free and reduced lunch rate, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the disparities in academic performance.
However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with Summit School District 54-6 ranking 112th out of 126 districts in the state. The high school's relatively low graduation rate and high dropout rate are also concerning and warrant further investigation. Addressing these systemic issues and developing targeted strategies to support the underperforming elementary school could be crucial for improving the overall quality of education in the district.
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