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Rapid City Area Schools reports 37% math proficiency, board urges targeted action for Native American students
Summary
At a Dec. 10 study session, district presenter Jen Roberts said the state report card shows 37% of students met math proficiency and highlighted subgroup gaps; board members pushed for targeted plans, more attendance and "bubble" reports showing students within 5–10 points of proficiency.
Jen Roberts, presenting data from the South Dakota Department of Education, told the Rapid City Area School District 51‑4 board on Dec. 10 that district results are a single‑day "snapshot" but show areas of both concern and improvement. "Thirty‑seven percent of our students were proficient or above" in mathematics, she said, and 47% of students made year‑over‑year progress in math.
Board members pressed for context and action. A board member who identified persistent subgroup gaps said the situation "is almost criminal," pressing the administration for concrete remedies. Another board member said, "Our Native American students are not doing well in this district," and urged a targeted update to…
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