Best Public Schools in Zip Code 57703


Summary:

The 57703 zip code area in South Dakota is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Valley View Elementary and Rapid Valley Elementary) and 1 middle school (East Middle School). The data reveals notable differences in the performance and metrics of these schools, with Rapid Valley Elementary standing out as the top-performing school in the area.

Rapid Valley Elementary boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (40.76%) and Mathematics (38.66%), significantly outperforming the other schools and the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 averages. Additionally, it has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 15%, indicating strong student engagement and attendance. In contrast, East Middle School struggles with the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 28.1%, as well as lower proficiency rates compared to the elementary schools.

While Valley View Elementary does not match the performance of Rapid Valley Elementary, it still outperforms East Middle School across most metrics, including higher proficiency rates in ELA (32.06%) and Math (37.58%). The data suggests that the district as a whole may benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation to improve overall student outcomes and address the performance gaps between the schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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