Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Summary:

Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 is a small public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Alcester, South Dakota, with a student population of just 53. Unfortunately, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, with proficiency rates of only 36.73% in English Language Arts and 24.49% in Math for the 2023-2024 school year, well below the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively.

The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.6% to 24.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly white, and it has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared to nearby schools like Canton Middle School and Centerville Middle School, which are ranked 33rd and 63rd out of 147 middle schools in the state, respectively, Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 performs significantly worse, ranking 119th out of 147 middle schools in the current 2023-2024 school year.

The school's declining performance over the years, from a ranking of 42nd out of 147 middle schools in 2015-2016 to 119th out of 147 in the current school year, is a concerning trend. The data also shows notable differences in academic achievement between male and female students, with the female students ranking 45th out of 112 middle schools, while the male students ranked 99th out of 115 middle schools in the state. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions to improve student outcomes will be crucial for the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1.

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Public 7-8

409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001

(605) 934-1890

District: Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,451

Students who attend Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:

Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Feeder schools for Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03:

Elementary:

Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 49

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 ranks worse than 81% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 employs 4.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 is $9,451.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 119^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 104^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	79.93	4^th	133	97.0%
2004	66.45	32^nd	134	76.1%
2005	54.27	75^th	136	44.9%
2006	66.89	40^th	141	71.6%
2007	52.13	82^nd	136	39.7%
2008	56.02	75^th	136	44.9%
2009	68.47	37^th	139	73.4%
2010	43.70	104^th	139	25.2%
2011	42.70	100^th	140	28.6%
2012	34.60	116^th	146	20.5%
2013	27.70	130^th	145	10.3%
2015	42.32	93^rd	145	35.9%
2016	63.68	42^nd	147	71.4%
2017	44.24	97^th	146	33.6%
2018	45.33	92^nd	147	37.4%
2019	19.35	128^th	149	14.1%
2021	34.57	109^th	145	24.8%
2022	47.46	79^th	143	44.8%
2023	38.20	97^th	150	35.3%
2024	24.40	119^th	147	19.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	32.10	80^th	107	25.2%
2021	28.81	91^st	113	19.5%
2022	41.83	67^th	102	34.3%
2023	59.73	45^th	112	59.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	13.26	100^th	110	9.1%
2021	41.46	67^th	115	41.7%
2022	52.11	48^th	104	53.8%
2023	35.46	84^th	116	27.6%
2024	21.01	99^th	115	13.9%

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Rank History for White students at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	40.50	82^nd	131	37.4%
2019	14.95	125^th	136	8.1%
2021	26.49	111^th	136	18.4%
2022	45.83	74^th	132	43.9%
2023	33.62	99^th	136	27.2%
2024	18.09	120^th	132	9.1%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	64	64
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	86	86
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	73	73
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	73	73
1993	71	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1994	167	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	169
1995	93	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1996	93	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1997	94	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1998	100	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1999	97	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
2000	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2001	78	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
2002	55	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2003	55	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2004	55	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2005	42	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	42
2006	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2007	58	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2008	45	n/a	n/a	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	0	47
2009	35	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	39
2010	45	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	49
2011	45	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	48
2012	38	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	39
2013	45	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	46
2014	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	52
2015	33	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	34
2016	37	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	40
2017	45	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	50
2018	34	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	38
2019	51	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	56
2020	55	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	60
2021	45	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	50
2022	50	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	57
2023	46	0	0	3	1	1	2	0	53
2024	43	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	64	2.5	25.6	n/a
1990	86	4.6	18.6	n/a
1991	73	3.8	19.2	n/a
1992	73	3.8	19.2	n/a
1993	73	10.0	7.3	n/a
1994	169	10.7	15.8	n/a
1995	96	5.2	18.5	n/a
1996	96	5.2	18.5	n/a
1997	96	5.6	17.1	17.7
1998	101	5.7	17.7	26.7
1999	98	5.5	17.8	24.5
2000	75	5.5	13.6	22.7
2001	78	4.2	18.6	29.5
2002	56	4.3	13.0	23.2
2003	56	4.3	13.0	23.2
2004	56	3.3	17.0	25
2005	42	3.9	10.8	26.2
2006	45	3.6	12.5	22.2
2007	58	4.4	13.2	13.8
2008	47	4.2	11.2	21.3
2009	39	4.1	9.3	25.6
2010	49	3.1	15.7	32.7
2011	48	2.6	17.9	35.4
2012	39	2.5	15.3	41
2013	46	3.3	13.6	30.4
2014	52	3.0	17.2	25
2015	34	3.0	11.3	20.6
2016	40	4.0	10.0	30
2017	50	4.0	12.2	36
2018	38	3.0	12.2	28.9
2019	56	3.3	16.8	32.1
2020	60	4.3	13.9	30
2021	50	3.7	13.2	24
2022	57	4.7	12.0	21.1
2023	53	4.1	12.6	34
2024	49	4.2	11.5	30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	64	2.5	25.6	n/a
1990	86	4.6	18.6	n/a
1991	73	3.8	19.2	n/a
1992	73	3.8	19.2	n/a
1993	73	10.0	7.3	n/a
1994	169	10.7	15.8	n/a
1995	96	5.2	18.5	n/a
1996	96	5.2	18.5	n/a
1997	96	5.6	17.1	17.7
1998	101	5.7	17.7	26.7
1999	98	5.5	17.8	24.5
2000	75	5.5	13.6	22.7
2001	78	4.2	18.6	29.5
2002	56	4.3	13.0	23.2
2003	56	4.3	13.0	23.2
2004	56	3.3	17.0	25
2005	42	3.9	10.8	26.2
2006	45	3.6	12.5	22.2
2007	58	4.4	13.2	13.8
2008	47	4.2	11.2	21.3
2009	39	4.1	9.3	25.6
2010	49	3.1	15.7	32.7
2011	48	2.6	17.9	35.4
2012	39	2.5	15.3	41
2013	46	3.3	13.6	30.4
2014	52	3.0	17.2	25
2015	34	3.0	11.3	20.6
2016	40	4.0	10.0	30
2017	50	4.0	12.2	36
2018	38	3.0	12.2	28.9
2019	56	3.3	16.8	32.1
2020	60	4.3	13.9	30
2021	50	3.7	13.2	24
2022	57	4.7	12.0	21.1
2023	53	4.1	12.6	34
2024	49	4.2	11.5	30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$8,550 (100.0%)	$8,550
2021	$06 (0.1%)	$9,306 (99.9%)	$9,311
2022	$287 (3.2%)	$8,632 (96.8%)	$8,919
2023	$114 (1.2%)	$9,338 (98.8%)	$9,451

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 97^th of 150 Middle schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)	30.3	38.1	7.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	30.3	38.1	7.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)	36.4	38.1	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	36.4	38.1	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)	34.8	42.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	34.8	42.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)	30.4	10.7	19.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	30.4	10.7	19.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)	26.1	50	23.9%
8th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	26.1	50	23.9%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)	32.1	40.8	8.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	41.2	46.2	4.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)	33.9	22.5	11.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)	30.5	36.8	6.3%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	56	53	5.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	51	46	9.8%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.1%	34%	1.8%

Schools Near Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	409 E 6th St	Alcester	57001	Union County	Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 934-1890	49	4	11.5	30.6%	43 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	24.4	119^th of 147 public middle schools	19.0%		38.2	97^th of 150 public middle schools	35.3%	22		32.1	42.9	36.7		28.6	19.1	24.5	38.1	$9,451	$114	$9,338
Beresford Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	205 W Maple St	Beresford	57004	Union County	Beresford School District 61-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 763-2139	160	12	13.2	16.9%	141 (88.1%)	3 (1.9%)	12 (7.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	13.4	134^th of 147 public middle schools	8.8%		25.4	120^th of 150 public middle schools	20.0%	14	20.4	25.0	36.1	27.7	16.7	13.6	21.3	17.6	31.2	$9,895	$158	$9,737
Centerville Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	610 Lincoln St	Centerville	57014	Turner County	Centerville School District 60-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 563-2291	69	6	11.5	21.7%	66 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	63^rd of 147 public middle schools	57.1%		76.5	20^th of 150 public middle schools	86.7%	43	33.3	47.8	50.0	44.3	38.1	47.8	57.7	48.6	53.9	$10,879	$364	$10,515
Canton Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	800 N Main St	Canton	57013	Lincoln County	Canton School District 41-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 764-2706	198	14	13.8	20.2%	183 (92.4%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	68.6	33^rd of 147 public middle schools	77.6%		52	75^th of 150 public middle schools	50.0%	42	75.0	58.7	54.1	61.7	60.7	54.0	41.9	51.3	40.5	$10,856	$00	$10,856

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