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Bennett County Middle School - 06

Summary:

Bennett County Middle School - 06 is a public middle school located in Martin, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 111 students. The school is part of the Bennett County School District 03-1, which is ranked 118 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bennett County Middle School - 06 consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of South Dakota middle schools, with rankings ranging from 100 to 143 out of 145-150 schools over the past decade. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with only 31.37% of students proficient or better in ELA and 16.66% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of Native American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio at Bennett County Middle School - 06, the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution. The school and district may need to examine how these resources are being utilized and explore more effective strategies for improving student outcomes, particularly in addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism, which range from 31.0% to 57.3% over the past few years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 402 1st Ave
       Martin, SD  57551

(605) 685-6330

District: Bennett County School District 03-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,335 Help


Students who attend Bennett County Middle School - 06 usually attend:

High:    Bennett County High School - 01

Feeder schools for Bennett County Middle School - 06:

Elementary:    Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  114

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
49.1%
Two or more races:
28.9%
White:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bennett County Middle School - 06 ranks worse than 91.8% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.38. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Bennett County Middle School - 06 is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (49.1%), two or more races (28.9%), White (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennett County Middle School - 06 is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennett County Middle School - 06 is $14,335.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennett County Middle School - 06:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett County Middle School - 06 135th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Bennett County Middle School - 06 in the ranking list.)

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Bennett County School District 03-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett County School District 03-1 118th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bennett County Middle School - 06

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Rank History for all students at Bennett County Middle School - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.07 119th 133 10.5%
2004 47.81 94th 134 29.9%
2005 44.29 101st 136 25.7%
2006 26.26 124th 141 12.1%
2007 17.26 125th 136 8.1%
2008 10.97 129th 136 5.1%
2009 4.41 132nd 139 5.0%
2010 7.47 132nd 139 5.0%
2011 38.21 107th 140 23.6%
2012 21.87 132nd 146 9.6%
2013 44.91 100th 145 31.0%
2015 27.88 121st 145 16.6%
2016 33.38 119th 147 19.0%
2017 13.72 134th 146 8.2%
2018 22.76 130th 147 11.6%
2019 23.84 122nd 149 18.1%
2021 4.47 143rd 145 1.4%
2022 8.39 138th 143 3.5%
2023 16.31 135th 150 10.0%
2024 12.38 135th 147 8.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bennett County Middle School - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 12th 14 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennett County Middle School - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.95 56th 71 21.1%
2019 45.30 46th 79 41.8%
2021 17.18 59th 63 6.3%
2022 25.52 43rd 46 6.5%
2023 43.00 41st 70 41.4%
2024 35.37 44th 65 32.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bennett County Middle School - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.33 83rd 99 16.2%
2019 26.06 86th 107 19.6%
2021 5.35 111th 113 1.8%
2022 4.82 101st 102 1.0%
2023 14.62 105th 112 6.3%
2024 17.63 100th 107 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bennett County Middle School - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.81 102nd 111 8.1%
2019 22.58 87th 110 20.9%
2021 6.94 113th 115 1.7%
2022 10.81 100th 104 3.8%
2023 15.29 104th 116 10.3%
2024 9.02 112th 115 2.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bennett County Middle School - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.92 16th 30 46.7%
2019 61.18 5th 29 82.8%
2021 32.62 20th 25 20.0%
2023 30.25 24th 27 11.1%
2024 44.13 13th 31 58.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Bennett County Middle School - 06

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 64 64
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 114 114
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 114 114
1993 40 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 75
1994 26 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 62
1995 35 0 0 0 55 n/a n/a 0 90
1996 35 0 0 0 55 n/a n/a 0 90
1997 36 0 0 0 41 n/a n/a 0 77
1998 36 1 0 0 50 n/a n/a 0 87
1999 30 1 0 1 48 n/a n/a 0 80
2000 25 1 0 1 31 n/a n/a 0 58
2001 21 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 55
2002 20 1 0 0 43 n/a n/a 0 64
2003 20 1 0 0 43 n/a n/a 0 64
2004 27 0 0 0 31 n/a n/a 0 58
2005 40 0 0 0 42 n/a n/a 0 82
2006 26 0 1 0 39 n/a n/a 0 66
2007 27 0 1 0 54 n/a n/a 0 82
2008 28 n/a 1 n/a 53 n/a n/a 0 82
2009 32 0 2 1 61 n/a n/a 0 96
2010 32 0 1 1 50 n/a n/a 0 84
2011 22 1 0 1 29 0 13 0 66
2012 15 0 0 2 35 0 8 0 60
2013 20 0 1 1 33 0 8 0 63
2014 17 0 0 1 30 0 16 0 64
2015 14 0 0 1 30 0 14 0 59
2016 22 0 1 2 26 0 10 0 61
2017 16 0 1 5 35 0 18 0 75
2018 10 0 1 6 37 0 22 0 76
2019 13 0 0 3 39 0 20 0 75
2020 18 0 0 5 54 0 18 0 95
2021 20 0 0 8 47 0 21 0 96
2022 25 0 0 6 55 0 23 0 109
2023 27 0 0 8 51 0 25 0 111
2024 19 0 1 5 56 0 33 0 114

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 Bennett County Middle School - 06

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 64 3.0 21.3 n/a
1991 114 5.7 20.0 n/a
1992 114 5.7 20.0 n/a
1993 75 4.1 18.3 n/a
1994 62 5.1 12.2 n/a
1995 90 9.8 9.2 n/a
1996 90 9.8 9.2 n/a
1997 77 5.5 14.0 53.2
1998 87 6.2 14.0 65.5
1999 80 6.1 13.1 60
2000 58 5.0 11.6 58.6
2001 55 3.7 14.9 72.7
2002 64 4.4 14.5 70.3
2003 64 4.4 14.5 70.3
2004 58 4.6 12.6 46.6
2005 82 5.1 16.1 47.6
2006 66 6.3 10.5 59.1
2007 82 5.1 16.1 68.3
2008 82 5.1 16.1 65.9
2009 96 6.6 14.5 64.6
2010 84 6.5 12.7 70.2
2011 66 6.4 10.2 63.6
2012 60 6.1 9.7 65
2013 63 6.1 10.2 74.6
2014 64 6.1 10.4 71.9
2015 59 6.0 9.8 66.1
2016 61 6.0 10.1 62.3
2017 75 6.6 11.2 64
2018 76 5.9 12.7 76.3
2019 75 8.5 8.7 100
2020 95 8.7 10.8 100
2021 96 7.4 12.9 100
2022 109 8.8 12.3 100
2023 111 7.4 14.8 100
2024 114 7.5 15.0 100

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 Bennett County Middle School - 06

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 64 3.0 21.3 n/a
1991 114 5.7 20.0 n/a
1992 114 5.7 20.0 n/a
1993 75 4.1 18.3 n/a
1994 62 5.1 12.2 n/a
1995 90 9.8 9.2 n/a
1996 90 9.8 9.2 n/a
1997 77 5.5 14.0 53.2
1998 87 6.2 14.0 65.5
1999 80 6.1 13.1 60
2000 58 5.0 11.6 58.6
2001 55 3.7 14.9 72.7
2002 64 4.4 14.5 70.3
2003 64 4.4 14.5 70.3
2004 58 4.6 12.6 46.6
2005 82 5.1 16.1 47.6
2006 66 6.3 10.5 59.1
2007 82 5.1 16.1 68.3
2008 82 5.1 16.1 65.9
2009 96 6.6 14.5 64.6
2010 84 6.5 12.7 70.2
2011 66 6.4 10.2 63.6
2012 60 6.1 9.7 65
2013 63 6.1 10.2 74.6
2014 64 6.1 10.4 71.9
2015 59 6.0 9.8 66.1
2016 61 6.0 10.1 62.3
2017 75 6.6 11.2 64
2018 76 5.9 12.7 76.3
2019 75 8.5 8.7 100
2020 95 8.7 10.8 100
2021 96 7.4 12.9 100
2022 109 8.8 12.3 100
2023 111 7.4 14.8 100
2024 114 7.5 15.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennett County Middle School - 06

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $2,347 (21.0%) $8,808 (79.0%) $11,154
2021 $3,089 (23.6%) $9,980 (76.4%) $13,070
2022 $3,533 (26.1%) $9,993 (73.9%) $13,525
2023 $4,779 (33.3%) $9,557 (66.7%) $14,335

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennett County Middle School - 06

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 122nd of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 135th of 150 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County Middle School - 06)3127.5
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County School District 03-1)3127.5
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bennett County Middle School - 06)17.220
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bennett County School District 03-1)17.220
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County Middle School - 06)41.730.8
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County School District 03-1)41.730.8
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bennett County Middle School - 06)8.323.1
 14.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bennett County School District 03-1)8.323.1
 14.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County Middle School - 06)56.538.2
 18.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County School District 03-1)56.538.2
 18.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bennett County Middle School - 06)42.131.9
 10.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bennett County School District 03-1)37.726.9
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Bennett County Middle School - 06)18.416.8
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bennett County School District 03-1)19.313.8
 5.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students75111
 48%
African American00
American Indian3951
 30.8%
Asian00
Hispanic38
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1327
 107.7%
Two or More Races2025
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Bennett County Middle School - 06 ranks in the bottom 8.2% of South Dakota middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 114 students attended Bennett County Middle School - 06.

Students at Bennett County Middle School - 06 are 49% American Indian, 29% Two or more races, 17% White, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Bennett County Middle School - 06 usually go on to attend Bennett County High School - 01


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