Summary:
The 14 schools in zip code 57701 in Rapid City, South Dakota serve a diverse range of students from elementary to high school, including alternative education programs. While some schools, like Grandview Elementary - 06 and Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17, demonstrate strong academic performance, others struggle with low proficiency rates and high dropout levels.
The data reveals significant disparities in student outcomes across the schools. Central High School - 41 has a 70.4% four-year graduation rate, while the alternative schools like Jefferson Building - 64 and Wellfully - 65 have 0% or very low graduation rates. Similarly, proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math range from over 40% at the top-performing elementary schools to below 20% at the lower-performing ones.
Poverty levels also vary widely, with several schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of need in the community. Addressing these disparities and supporting the schools with the greatest challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for all students in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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