Summary:
The 57401 zip code area of Aberdeen, South Dakota is home to 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Aberdeen School District 06-1. While the district is ranked 70 out of 126 in the state, the schools within the 57401 area show a stark contrast in performance, with some standouts and others struggling.
The top-performing schools in the area include C C Lee Elementary - 05, which ranks 16th out of 201 elementary schools in South Dakota and has a 5-star rating, as well as Holgate Middle School - 02, which ranks 32nd out of 147 middle schools and has a 4-star rating. These schools boast strong test scores, with over 55% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, schools like Simmons Elementary - 10, May Overby Elementary - 09, and O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 struggle, with lower rankings and test scores.
The data also reveals unique challenges faced by specialized schools, such as the SDSBVI High School - 02 and SDSBVI Elementary - 01, which serve students with visual impairments and have very low student-teacher ratios and higher spending per student. Additionally, the alternative high school, New Beginnings - 89, faces significant challenges, with a 0% four-year graduation rate and a 25% dropout rate.
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