Summary:
The city of Summit, South Dakota is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strong and underperforming schools in the area, with Summit High School - 01 standing out as a top performer, while Summit Elementary - 02 consistently lags behind district and state averages in core subjects.
Summit High School - 01 boasts a strong 5-star rating and ranks 79 out of 141 high schools in South Dakota, with a 75.0% 4-year graduation rate. However, the school also has a higher dropout rate of 11.1%. In contrast, the small Sunrise Colony - 15 elementary school stands out with an impressive 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate and a low 8:1 student-teacher ratio, suggesting the benefits of a smaller school environment.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student performance, with Summit Elementary - 02 consistently underperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This performance gap suggests the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to these differences, such as funding allocation, teaching quality, and demographic considerations. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Summit School District 54-6 and the broader Watertown School District 14-4 region.
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