Summary:
The 57702 zip code area of Rapid City, South Dakota is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the area, with some standout institutions like Corral Drive Elementary - 21 and Pinedale Elementary - 11 ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others like Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 and South Canyon Elementary - 15 face challenges with lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.
The top-performing schools, such as Corral Drive Elementary - 21 and Pinedale Elementary - 11, as well as Southwest Middle School - 38, demonstrate strong academic outcomes, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, the lower-performing schools have higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower proficiency rates, which may be linked to their higher free and reduced lunch rates.
The data highlights the significant gap in performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools within the same Rapid City Area School District 51-4, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address these disparities and ensure all students in the 57702 zip code area have access to high-quality education.
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