Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in the Dale school district - Dale Elementary School. This school serves students in grades K-5 and is considered a standout in the district, ranking in the top 25% of elementary schools statewide.
Dale Elementary School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency for grades 3-5, with scores ranging from 56-72% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 46-51%. However, the school's mathematics proficiency rates are close to or slightly below the state averages. Despite spending less per student than the state average, the school is able to achieve strong academic outcomes, suggesting effective resource allocation.
While the school faces challenges related to economic disadvantage, with 54.15% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it has shown a consistent trend of improvement in recent years. Its overall ranking has increased from 225 out of 276 schools in 2022-2023 to 172 out of 389 schools in 2023-2024, and its star rating has improved from 1 to 3 stars during this time. This indicates that the school is effectively addressing the needs of its student population and supporting their learning and achievement.
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