Shelda lives in a rural community where school funding is being threatened by state tax cuts. the local school district made major cuts last year, resulting in the need to close one area middle school and combine it with the elementary school. as a result of the changes to her school environment, shelda . will have many more opportunities for social interaction, which will improve her grade point average. b. is no more at risk than her urban neighbors who have smaller classes and more teachers. c. will likely be issued her own personal laptop. d. is at risk of a decline in her school performance.

d) is at risk of a decline in her school performance

Explanation: As per the situation mentioned in the question about the school in rural area, the chances of Shelda to perform poorly in school is indicated because of the changes occurring int he environment of school .

Shutting down the schools because of tax cuts will effect Shelda in negative manner as it may lead to closing down her school as well.

Other options are incorrect because she will not get a laptop or increase in grades .She will neither be at risk due to small classes an other factors as compared with urban areas.Thus, the correct option is option (d) .