Summary:
The schools in zip code 57625 serve a high-need student population, with most schools struggling to meet academic standards. This area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant challenges across multiple performance metrics, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for these students.
The Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School stands out as an alternative school serving grades K-12 with a very high percentage of students (99.64%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 and Eagle Butte High School - 01 have consistently ranked near the bottom of South Dakota schools, with 0-star ratings and extremely low proficiency rates in core subjects.
Across the district, the schools in this area face significant challenges, including high rates of free/reduced lunch (ranging from 44.79% to 100%), low student-teacher ratios, and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates (up to 71.7%). These factors, combined with the consistently low academic performance, suggest a need for a comprehensive, long-term approach to address the underlying issues impacting student success in this community. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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