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McCook Central Middle School - 03 ranks in the bottom 15.0% of South Dakota middle schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 115 students attended McCook Central Middle School - 03.

What is the racial makeup of McCook Central Middle School - 03?

Students at McCook Central Middle School - 03 are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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McCook Central Middle School - 03

Summary:

McCook Central Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Salem, South Dakota, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 96 students. The school is part of the McCook Central School District 43-7, which is ranked 100 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has seen a steady decline in its academic performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 35th out of 145 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 125th out of 147 in 2023-2024. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments were significantly lower than the state averages in English Language Arts (36.84% vs. 50.04%), Mathematics (30.7% vs. 42.95%), and Science (21.43% vs. 42.6%). Compared to the nearby Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 and Montrose Middle School - 03, McCook Central Middle School - 03 lags behind in academic performance across all subject areas. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, with 12% of students being chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools.

The relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at McCook Central Middle School - 03, ranging from 13.89% to 23.08% over the past few years, suggests a more affluent student population compared to the nearby Canistota Middle School - 03 (26.67%) and Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 (29.58%). While the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $9,941 in 2019-2020 to $11,949 in 2022-2023, its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively high, ranging from 12.5 to 13.6 over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 5-8

200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058

(605) 425-2264

District: McCook Central School District 43-7

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,949

Students who attend McCook Central Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

McCook Central High School - 01

Feeder schools for McCook Central Middle School - 03:

Elementary:	Goldenview Colony School - 04
	McCook Central Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 115

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McCook Central Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 85% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.68. (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 (7%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCook Central Middle School - 03 is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare McCook Central Middle School - 03 employs 7.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCook Central Middle School - 03 is $11,949.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCook Central Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks McCook Central Middle School - 03 125^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See McCook Central Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

McCook Central School District 43-7:

SchoolDigger ranks McCook Central School District 43-7 100^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at McCook Central Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	56.53	60^th	133	54.9%
2004	57.51	70^th	134	47.8%
2005	62.79	51^st	136	62.5%
2006	63.56	49^th	141	65.2%
2007	75.21	16^th	136	88.2%
2008	65.15	40^th	136	70.6%
2009	65.10	45^th	139	67.6%
2010	53.28	81^st	139	41.7%
2011	61.57	60^th	140	57.1%
2012	57.94	71^st	146	51.4%
2013	62.97	55^th	145	62.1%
2015	62.80	39^th	145	73.1%
2016	53.35	63^rd	147	57.1%
2017	27.64	118^th	146	19.2%
2018	39.73	103^rd	147	29.9%
2019	44.84	91^st	149	38.9%
2021	65.85	35^th	145	75.9%
2022	52.71	70^th	143	51.0%
2023	39.40	95^th	150	36.7%
2024	20.68	125^th	147	15.0%

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Rank History for Female students at McCook Central Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	29.39	83^rd	107	22.4%
2021	54.63	53^rd	113	53.1%
2022	64.10	32^nd	102	68.6%
2024	30.97	83^rd	107	22.4%

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Rank History for Male students at McCook Central Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	51.90	50^th	111	55.0%
2019	50.24	55^th	110	50.0%
2021	67.91	26^th	115	77.4%
2022	32.79	80^th	104	23.1%
2023	40.20	76^th	116	34.5%
2024	15.55	104^th	115	9.6%

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Rank History for White students at McCook Central Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	26.72	107^th	131	18.3%
2019	36.00	95^th	136	30.1%
2021	54.96	58^th	136	57.4%
2022	42.43	82^nd	132	37.9%
2023	31.84	101^st	136	25.7%
2024	15.77	124^th	132	6.1%

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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 McCook Central Middle School - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	64	64
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	64	64
1993	74	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1994	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
1995	85	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
1996	85	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
1997	77	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
1998	78	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
1999	81	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2000	71	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
2001	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
2002	76	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2003	76	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2004	81	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2005	83	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
2006	102	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2007	101	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2008	92	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	96
2009	99	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	103
2010	102	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2011	97	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	98
2012	103	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	107
2013	102	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	105
2014	92	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	95
2015	77	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	80
2016	58	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	62
2017	63	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	67
2018	89	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	91
2019	105	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	109
2020	97	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	102
2021	97	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	104
2022	96	0	0	7	0	0	5	0	108
2023	85	0	0	7	0	0	4	0	96
2024	101	0	0	8	0	0	6	0	115

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCook Central Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	64	5.0	12.8	n/a
1992	64	5.0	12.8	n/a
1993	75	5.4	13.9	n/a
1994	94	6.3	14.9	n/a
1995	86	6.0	14.3	n/a
1996	86	6.0	14.3	n/a
1997	78	6.1	12.8	26.9
1998	80	6.2	12.9	30
1999	82	5.8	14.1	40.2
2000	72	5.5	13.1	29.2
2001	76	6.1	12.5	32.9
2002	77	6.0	12.8	27.3
2003	77	6.0	12.8	27.3
2004	84	5.9	14.2	27.4
2005	86	6.6	13.0	30.2
2006	105	8.7	12.1	30.5
2007	105	8.6	12.2	34.3
2008	96	8.3	11.6	37.5
2009	103	8.1	12.7	43.7
2010	103	8.7	11.8	40.8
2011	98	9.4	10.3	34.7
2012	107	8.1	13.1	38.3
2013	105	8.0	12.9	40
2014	95	10.0	9.4	40
2015	80	9.0	8.8	35
2016	62	7.0	8.8	37.1
2017	67	6.8	9.8	25.4
2018	91	7.1	12.7	22
2019	109	7.3	14.8	27.5
2020	102	7.4	13.6	23.5
2021	104	7.7	13.4	23.1
2022	108	8.6	12.5	13.9
2023	96	7.0	13.6	17.7
2024	115	7.1	15.9	21.7

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 McCook Central Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	64	5.0	12.8	n/a
1992	64	5.0	12.8	n/a
1993	75	5.4	13.9	n/a
1994	94	6.3	14.9	n/a
1995	86	6.0	14.3	n/a
1996	86	6.0	14.3	n/a
1997	78	6.1	12.8	26.9
1998	80	6.2	12.9	30
1999	82	5.8	14.1	40.2
2000	72	5.5	13.1	29.2
2001	76	6.1	12.5	32.9
2002	77	6.0	12.8	27.3
2003	77	6.0	12.8	27.3
2004	84	5.9	14.2	27.4
2005	86	6.6	13.0	30.2
2006	105	8.7	12.1	30.5
2007	105	8.6	12.2	34.3
2008	96	8.3	11.6	37.5
2009	103	8.1	12.7	43.7
2010	103	8.7	11.8	40.8
2011	98	9.4	10.3	34.7
2012	107	8.1	13.1	38.3
2013	105	8.0	12.9	40
2014	95	10.0	9.4	40
2015	80	9.0	8.8	35
2016	62	7.0	8.8	37.1
2017	67	6.8	9.8	25.4
2018	91	7.1	12.7	22
2019	109	7.3	14.8	27.5
2020	102	7.4	13.6	23.5
2021	104	7.7	13.4	23.1
2022	108	8.6	12.5	13.9
2023	96	7.0	13.6	17.7
2024	115	7.1	15.9	21.7

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 McCook Central Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$135 (1.4%)	$9,806 (98.6%)	$9,941
2021	$94 (0.9%)	$10,964 (99.1%)	$11,058
2022	$2,045 (17.0%)	$9,966 (83.0%)	$12,011
2023	$916 (7.7%)	$11,033 (92.3%)	$11,949

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCook Central Middle School - 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 91^st of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 95^th of 150 Middle schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	60.6	23.1	37.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)	59.5	25	34.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	36.4	15.4	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)	32.4	14.3	18.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	42.4	23.1	19.3%
5th Grade Science (McCook Central School District 43-7)	40.5	21.4	19.1%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	54.5	30.4	24.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)	52.2	29.2	23%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	54.6	34.8	19.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)	52.2	33.3	18.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	54.6	44	10.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)	56.5	42.9	13.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	45.5	40	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)	43.5	39.3	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	37	52.4	15.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)	34.5	54.2	19.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	40.7	33.3	7.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)	37.9	29.2	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	29.6	33.3	3.7%
8th Grade Science (McCook Central School District 43-7)	27.6	29.2	1.6%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	51.9	36.8	15.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)	51	40.7	10.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	43.3	30.5	12.7%
All Grades Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)	43.6	33.9	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%
All Grades Science (McCook Central Middle School - 03)	36.7	27.7	9%
All Grades Science (McCook Central School District 43-7)	39	31.8	7.2%
All Grades Science (South Dakota)	40	42.6	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	109	96	11.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	7	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	105	85	19%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	17.7%	9.8%

Schools Near McCook Central Middle School - 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McCook Central Middle School - 03	Public	5-8	200 E Essex	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 425-2264	115	7	15.9	21.7%	101 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)	20.7	125^th of 147 public middle schools	15.0%		39.4	95^th of 150 public middle schools	36.7%	30	34.6	37.5	42.3	33.3	36.8	38.5	28.1	30.8	26.7	30.7	26.9	16.7	21.4	$11,949	$916	$11,033
Canistota Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	67	5	14.4	37.3%	60 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	44.2	92^nd of 147 public middle schools	37.4%		61.9	45^th of 150 public middle schools	70.0%	47		50.0	36.8	44.0	43.8		40.0	36.8	40.0	39.1		44.0		$13,136	$177	$12,959
Montrose Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 363-5025	52	4	12.0	21.2%	49 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86.6	11^th of 147 public middle schools	92.5%		52.6	73^rd of 150 public middle schools	51.3%	62		92.3	68.4	50.0	68.0		69.2	68.4	61.1	66.0		72.2		$12,892	$1,032	$11,860
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	130 N 6th St	Emery	57332	Hanson County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 449-4271	75	6	11.6	37.3%	65 (86.7%)	2 (2.7%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.7%)	61.8	51^st of 147 public middle schools	65.3%		58.9	55^th of 150 public middle schools	63.3%	4		66.7	72.7	45.0	62.3		40.7	50.0	45.0	44.9		35.0		$12,202	$1,381	$10,822

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