McLaughlin School District 15-2

The McLaughlin School District 15-2 in South Dakota consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as all three schools are performing well below state averages and are ranked in the bottom 25% of their respective school types in the state.

Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly low across all grade levels, with the overall ELA proficiency rate at McLaughlin Elementary at just 13.19% compared to the state average of 50.04%. Similarly, the overall Math proficiency rate at McLaughlin Middle School is only 8.57%, far below the state average of 42.95%. The district as a whole is ranked 126 out of 126 school districts in South Dakota, with all three schools receiving 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Graduation and dropout rates at McLaughlin High School are also concerning, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 60.4% and a dropout rate of 12.7%. Additionally, all three schools have extremely high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 100%, suggesting a high-poverty student population. While per-student spending is relatively high, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, and the lack of progress over time indicates systemic challenges that need to be addressed.