Summary:
The Andes Central School District 11-1 in South Dakota is home to two elementary schools: Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05. While both serve elementary grades, the data reveals stark differences in their academic performance and other key metrics.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 stands out as the top-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (85.71%) and Mathematics (85.71%) compared to the district and state averages. The school also boasts an impressively low chronic absenteeism rate of 0.0% and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 11.54%. In contrast, Andes Central Elementary - 02 struggles, with proficiency rates below state averages and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.8%.
The data suggests that factors such as socioeconomic status, attendance, and resource allocation may be contributing to the performance differences between the two schools. While the spending per student is relatively similar, the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at Andes Central Elementary - 02 (100%) compared to Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 (11.54%) indicates potential challenges that may be impacting student outcomes. Further investigation into these factors could provide valuable insights to help improve educational outcomes across the Andes Central School District 11-1.
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