Summary:
The 57273 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, some standout performers emerge.
Waubay High School - 01 is a clear standout, ranking 4th out of 141 South Dakota high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts strong test scores, with 78.57% of 11th graders proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Waubay Middle School - 03 struggles, with only 23.07% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, ranking in the bottom quartile of South Dakota middle schools.
The data also reveals a concerning trend at Waubay High School - 01, where the school's ranking has dropped from 33rd in 2015-2016 to 132nd in 2021-2022, and its graduation rate is alarmingly low at 33.3%. Meanwhile, Enemy Swim Day School maintains a low 9.4 student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success despite serving a high-need student population with a 97.73% free/reduced lunch rate.
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