Summary:
White River School District 47-1 in South Dakota has only one middle school, White River Middle School - 04, which has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of South Dakota middle schools over the past three school years. The school's performance on standardized assessments is significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with only around 20% of students proficient or better in these subjects compared to the state averages of 40-50%.
Despite the school district spending $16,056 per student, which is higher than the state average, and having a relatively small class size with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9, the academic outcomes at White River Middle School - 04 remain poor. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the challenges in student achievement.
The data highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices and strategies to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions to support student learning and achievement at White River Middle School - 04. Addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the low performance will be crucial for improving outcomes and providing a quality education for the students in this community.
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