Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

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Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 ranks 82 nd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Elk Point, South Dakota, with 153 students. The school is part of the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7, which is ranked 52 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 has experienced fluctuations in its school ranking and performance over the years, ranging from a high of 4th out of 149 South Dakota middle schools (5-star rating) in 2018-2019 to a low of 82nd out of 147 (2-star rating) in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), are consistently lower than the state average and the performance of the nearby Vermillion Middle School - 02 and Dakota Valley Middle School - 03. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.1% in 2022-2023 to 12.0% in 2021-2022.

While Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 has relatively low free and reduced lunch rates compared to the nearby schools, the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at the nearby schools suggest that resource allocation and staffing could be areas for improvement at the school. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions, data-driven decision-making, and a focus on continuous improvement could help the school enhance its educational outcomes and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025

(605) 356-5901

District: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,891

Students who attend Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Feeder schools for Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 55.8% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.41. (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 (88.5%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 employs 9.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 is $8,891.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 82^nd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 52^nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	68.65	26^th	133	80.5%
2004	80.68	9^th	134	93.3%
2005	62.83	50^th	136	63.2%
2006	68.46	36^th	141	74.5%
2007	70.93	27^th	136	80.1%
2008	59.08	66^th	136	51.5%
2009	47.83	93^rd	139	33.1%
2010	56.03	75^th	139	46.0%
2011	62.59	57^th	140	59.3%
2012	58.41	69^th	146	52.7%
2013	61.51	60^th	145	58.6%
2015	84.00	11^th	145	92.4%
2016	78.69	19^th	147	87.1%
2017	74.67	28^th	146	80.8%
2018	83.94	9^th	147	93.9%
2019	87.64	4^th	149	97.3%
2021	62.02	44^th	145	69.7%
2022	45.78	84^th	143	41.3%
2023	64.27	41^st	150	72.7%
2024	47.41	82^nd	147	44.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	68.38	17^th	71	76.1%
2019	93.24	3^rd	79	96.2%
2023	36.73	49^th	70	30.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	80.16	8^th	99	91.9%
2019	87.60	4^th	107	96.3%
2021	66.59	24^th	113	78.8%
2022	50.02	52^nd	102	49.0%
2023	75.42	13^th	112	88.4%
2024	59.41	39^th	107	63.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	82.75	9^th	111	91.9%
2019	85.03	6^th	110	94.5%
2021	56.87	40^th	115	65.2%
2022	40.94	69^th	104	33.7%
2023	52.43	51^st	116	56.0%
2024	36.76	83^rd	115	27.8%

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Rank History for White students at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	79.33	14^th	131	89.3%
2019	84.66	9^th	136	93.4%
2021	58.33	51^st	136	62.5%
2022	37.36	93^rd	132	29.5%
2023	53.99	57^th	136	58.1%
2024	40.06	91^st	132	31.1%

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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 Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 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	148	148
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	157	157
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	166	166
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	166	166
1993	171	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	177
1994	162	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1995	197	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	201
1996	197	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	201
1997	185	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	187
1998	149	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1999	181	3	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2000	198	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2001	100	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	106
2002	124	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	129
2003	124	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	129
2004	126	2	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	134
2005	108	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	112
2006	96	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2007	111	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2008	124	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	126
2009	180	4	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	190
2010	159	3	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	169
2011	156	3	3	6	2	0	0	0	170
2012	141	2	3	3	1	0	0	0	150
2013	129	3	3	3	1	0	0	0	139
2014	134	3	1	4	0	0	1	0	143
2015	145	3	0	9	0	0	2	0	159
2016	143	3	0	6	0	0	1	0	153
2017	138	3	0	7	0	0	3	0	151
2018	137	1	0	7	0	0	3	0	148
2019	150	0	0	6	0	1	3	0	160
2020	145	0	0	8	0	0	1	0	154
2021	156	0	0	11	0	0	5	0	172
2022	150	0	1	9	0	0	5	0	165
2023	137	0	2	7	0	0	7	0	153
2024	123	0	2	5	3	0	6	0	139

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	148	10.7	13.8	n/a
1990	157	14.0	11.2	n/a
1991	166	14.1	11.7	n/a
1992	166	14.1	11.7	n/a
1993	177	10.9	16.2	n/a
1994	165	10.6	15.6	n/a
1995	201	11.1	18.1	n/a
1996	201	11.1	18.1	n/a
1997	187	11.6	16.1	14.4
1998	152	10.4	14.6	44.1
1999	189	10.6	17.8	31.7
2000	203	10.4	19.5	16.3
2001	106	6.8	15.6	20.8
2002	129	7.0	18.4	19.4
2003	129	7.0	18.4	19.4
2004	134	6.3	21.3	18.7
2005	112	6.6	17.0	17.9
2006	100	6.3	15.9	16
2007	113	7.0	16.1	18.6
2008	126	8.3	15.2	20.6
2009	190	10.7	17.8	20
2010	169	10.6	15.8	21.3
2011	170	10.8	15.7	28.8
2012	150	10.8	13.8	24.7
2013	139	9.6	14.4	30.9
2014	143	9.2	15.4	28.7
2015	159	9.0	17.6	2.5
2016	153	9.0	17.0	28.8
2017	151	8.2	18.3	23.2
2018	148	8.2	18.0	18.9
2019	160	8.1	19.7	18.1
2020	154	8.9	17.2	19.5
2021	172	8.9	19.1	18
2022	165	8.7	18.7	11.5
2023	153	8.7	17.5	11.1
2024	139	9.3	14.9	15.1

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 Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	148	10.7	13.8	n/a
1990	157	14.0	11.2	n/a
1991	166	14.1	11.7	n/a
1992	166	14.1	11.7	n/a
1993	177	10.9	16.2	n/a
1994	165	10.6	15.6	n/a
1995	201	11.1	18.1	n/a
1996	201	11.1	18.1	n/a
1997	187	11.6	16.1	14.4
1998	152	10.4	14.6	44.1
1999	189	10.6	17.8	31.7
2000	203	10.4	19.5	16.3
2001	106	6.8	15.6	20.8
2002	129	7.0	18.4	19.4
2003	129	7.0	18.4	19.4
2004	134	6.3	21.3	18.7
2005	112	6.6	17.0	17.9
2006	100	6.3	15.9	16
2007	113	7.0	16.1	18.6
2008	126	8.3	15.2	20.6
2009	190	10.7	17.8	20
2010	169	10.6	15.8	21.3
2011	170	10.8	15.7	28.8
2012	150	10.8	13.8	24.7
2013	139	9.6	14.4	30.9
2014	143	9.2	15.4	28.7
2015	159	9.0	17.6	2.5
2016	153	9.0	17.0	28.8
2017	151	8.2	18.3	23.2
2018	148	8.2	18.0	18.9
2019	160	8.1	19.7	18.1
2020	154	8.9	17.2	19.5
2021	172	8.9	19.1	18
2022	165	8.7	18.7	11.5
2023	153	8.7	17.5	11.1
2024	139	9.3	14.9	15.1

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 Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$123 (1.6%)	$7,670 (98.4%)	$7,792
2021	$440 (5.5%)	$7,537 (94.5%)	$7,977
2022	$545 (6.5%)	$7,873 (93.5%)	$8,418
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$8,891 (100.0%)	$8,891

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Point-Jefferson 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 4^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 41^st of 150 Middle schools	24.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03)	66.7	51.1	15.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	66.7	51.1	15.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03)	63	57.4	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	63	57.4	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03)	75.5	44.2	31.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	75.5	44.2	31.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03)	65.3	48.8	16.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	65.3	48.8	16.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03)	72.4	44.3	28.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	72.4	44.3	28.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03)	56.9	54.1	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	56.9	54.1	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03)	70.7	45.9	24.8%
8th Grade Science (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	70.7	45.9	24.8%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03)	71.4	46.4	25.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	66.8	50.4	16.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03)	61.5	53.6	7.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	54.2	48.5	5.7%
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	160	153	4.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	6	7	16.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	150	137	8.7%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.1%	11.1%	7%

Schools Near Elk Point-Jefferson 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 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
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	402 S Douglas St	Elk Point	57025	Union County	Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 356-5901	139	9	14.9	15.1%	123 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	47.4	82^nd of 147 public middle schools	44.2%		64.3	41^st of 150 public middle schools	72.7%	41	46.5	32.6	30.2	36.4	65.1	54.4	44.2	54.6	32.6	$8,891	$00	$8,891
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	1150 Northshore Dr	North Sioux City	57049	Union County	Dakota Valley School District 61-8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 422-3830	341	17	19.7	12.9%	265 (77.7%)	7 (2.1%)	35 (10.3%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.2%)	76.9	25^th of 147 public middle schools	83.0%		67.1	38^th of 150 public middle schools	74.7%	13	66.1	63.9	71.6	67.2	59.3	50.9	49.5	53.4	43.1	$9,912	$621	$9,291
Vermillion Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	422 Princeton St	Vermillion	57069	Clay County	Vermillion School District 13-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 677-7025	332	23	14.5	33.4%	249 (75.0%)	8 (2.4%)	10 (3.0%)	6 (1.8%)	35 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.2%)	62.7	49^th of 147 public middle schools	66.7%		72.1	30^th of 150 public middle schools	80.0%	19	56.5	64.7	52.2	58.2	45.2	49.1	37.0	44.3	45.7	$10,383	$1,602	$8,780

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