Kimball Middle School - 04

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Kimball Middle School - 04 ranks 62 nd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kimball Middle School - 04 is a public middle school in Kimball, South Dakota, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 96 students. The school is part of the Kimball School District 07-2, which is ranked 50 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kimball Middle School - 04 has shown strong academic performance, ranking in the top 50 middle schools in South Dakota for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in 8th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.9% of 8th-grade students at Kimball Middle School - 04 were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 48.52%. The school has also performed well across different student subgroups, with female students and male students ranking in the top 50 and top 65 middle schools in the state, respectively, in 2023-2024. Additionally, Kimball Middle School - 04 has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.4% in 2021-2022 to 5.1% in 2023-2024, which are lower than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Chamberlain Junior High - 02 and White Lake Middle School - 03, Kimball Middle School - 04 has outperformed these schools in academic proficiency rates, chronic absenteeism, and student-teacher ratio. Chamberlain Junior High - 02 and White Lake Middle School - 03 have lower proficiency rates, higher chronic absenteeism, and higher student-teacher ratios than Kimball Middle School - 04.

Detail:

Public 5-8

300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355

(605) 778-6231

District: Kimball School District 07-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,739

Students who attend Kimball Middle School - 04 usually attend:

High:

Kimball High School - 01

Feeder schools for Kimball Middle School - 04:

Elementary:

Kimball Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 96

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kimball Middle School - 04 ranks better than 57.8% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.41. (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 (89.6%), two or more races (6.3%), American Indian (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kimball Middle School - 04 is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Kimball Middle School - 04 employs 7.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kimball Middle School - 04 is $8,739.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kimball Middle School - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball Middle School - 04 62^nd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Kimball Middle School - 04 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Kimball School District 07-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball School District 07-2 50^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kimball Middle School - 04

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Rank History for all students at Kimball Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	36.03	106^th	133	20.3%
2004	55.30	78^th	134	41.8%
2005	74.23	20^th	136	85.3%
2006	65.94	41^st	141	70.9%
2007	73.27	20^th	136	85.3%
2008	66.16	38^th	136	72.1%
2009	33.62	120^th	139	13.7%
2010	69.14	37^th	139	73.4%
2011	73.32	18^th	140	87.1%
2012	49.81	87^th	146	40.4%
2013	44.81	102^nd	145	29.7%
2015	79.47	15^th	145	89.7%
2016	69.81	32^nd	147	78.2%
2017	60.62	53^rd	146	63.7%
2018	45.41	91^st	147	38.1%
2019	24.99	121^st	149	18.8%
2021	61.50	47^th	145	67.6%
2022	75.16	19^th	143	86.7%
2023	67.13	37^th	150	75.3%
2024	56.41	62^nd	147	57.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Kimball Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	25.39	87^th	107	18.7%
2023	73.00	16^th	112	85.7%
2024	54.89	49^th	107	54.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Kimball Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	32.15	79^th	110	28.2%
2021	53.36	44^th	115	61.7%
2022	75.79	13^th	104	87.5%
2024	46.89	65^th	115	43.5%

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Rank History for White students at Kimball Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	35.84	91^st	131	30.5%
2019	20.46	120^th	136	11.8%
2021	51.58	66^th	136	51.5%
2022	66.25	40^th	132	69.7%
2023	58.91	43^rd	136	68.4%
2024	48.77	71^st	132	46.2%

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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 Kimball Middle School - 04

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	66	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	66
1995	74	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	75
1996	74	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	75
1997	81	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	82
1998	74	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	75
1999	65	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	65
2000	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	37
2001	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	33
2002	42	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	43
2003	42	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	43
2004	48	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	50
2005	44	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	44
2006	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	37
2007	37	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	38
2008	31	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	31
2009	29	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	30
2010	33	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	34
2011	37	0	1	0	0	0	0	38
2012	39	0	0	0	0	0	0	39
2013	27	0	0	0	1	0	1	29
2014	61	0	0	1	7	0	1	70
2015	62	0	0	1	6	0	2	71
2016	63	0	0	1	2	0	3	69
2017	63	0	0	1	2	0	5	71
2018	69	0	0	4	1	0	4	78
2019	75	0	0	5	1	0	4	85
2020	78	0	0	2	3	0	3	86
2021	78	0	0	3	3	0	4	88
2022	72	0	0	2	2	0	3	79
2023	86	0	0	3	2	0	5	96
2024	86	0	0	2	2	0	6	96

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 Kimball Middle School - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	66	5.1	12.9	n/a
1995	75	4.4	17.0	n/a
1996	75	4.4	17.0	n/a
1997	82	5.9	13.9	34.1
1998	75	5.2	14.4	52
1999	65	5.4	12.0	18.5
2000	37	5.0	7.4	51.4
2001	33	2.3	14.3	51.5
2002	43	2.0	21.5	55.8
2003	43	2.0	21.5	55.8
2004	50	2.2	22.7	44
2005	44	2.1	21.0	40.9
2006	37	1.8	20.6	37.8
2007	38	1.5	25.3	44.7
2008	31	1.6	19.4	48.4
2009	30	1.5	18.8	40
2010	34	1.6	20.1	41.2
2011	38	1.7	21.8	42.1
2012	39	1.5	25.0	30.8
2013	29	1.8	15.8	41.4
2014	70	5.5	12.5	44.3
2015	71	6.0	11.8	40.8
2016	69	5.0	13.8	40.6
2017	71	5.5	12.7	39.4
2018	78	5.4	14.3	35.9
2019	85	5.4	15.6	35.3
2020	86	6.5	13.1	36
2021	88	6.5	13.3	26.1
2022	79	6.5	12.1	5.1
2023	96	7.7	12.3	31.3
2024	96	7.9	12.1	24

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 Kimball Middle School - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	66	5.1	12.9	n/a
1995	75	4.4	17.0	n/a
1996	75	4.4	17.0	n/a
1997	82	5.9	13.9	34.1
1998	75	5.2	14.4	52
1999	65	5.4	12.0	18.5
2000	37	5.0	7.4	51.4
2001	33	2.3	14.3	51.5
2002	43	2.0	21.5	55.8
2003	43	2.0	21.5	55.8
2004	50	2.2	22.7	44
2005	44	2.1	21.0	40.9
2006	37	1.8	20.6	37.8
2007	38	1.5	25.3	44.7
2008	31	1.6	19.4	48.4
2009	30	1.5	18.8	40
2010	34	1.6	20.1	41.2
2011	38	1.7	21.8	42.1
2012	39	1.5	25.0	30.8
2013	29	1.8	15.8	41.4
2014	70	5.5	12.5	44.3
2015	71	6.0	11.8	40.8
2016	69	5.0	13.8	40.6
2017	71	5.5	12.7	39.4
2018	78	5.4	14.3	35.9
2019	85	5.4	15.6	35.3
2020	86	6.5	13.1	36
2021	88	6.5	13.3	26.1
2022	79	6.5	12.1	5.1
2023	96	7.7	12.3	31.3
2024	96	7.9	12.1	24

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 Kimball Middle School - 04

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$640 (8.5%)	$6,927 (91.5%)	$7,567
2021	$699 (9.3%)	$6,814 (90.7%)	$7,513
2022	$1,930 (20.7%)	$7,402 (79.3%)	$9,332
2023	$1,261 (14.4%)	$7,478 (85.6%)	$8,739

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kimball Middle School - 04

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 121^st of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 37^th of 150 Middle schools	56.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Middle School - 04)	47.6	32.3	15.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball School District 07-2)	50	35.3	14.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Middle School - 04)	33.3	41.9	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kimball School District 07-2)	34.6	44.1	9.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Kimball Middle School - 04)	33.3	41.9	8.6%
5th Grade Science (Kimball School District 07-2)	30.8	41.2	10.4%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Middle School - 04)	45.8	66.7	20.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball School District 07-2)	48.3	64.3	16%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Middle School - 04)	25	42.9	17.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kimball School District 07-2)	31	53.6	22.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Middle School - 04)	42.1	50	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball School District 07-2)	47.6	48.2	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Middle School - 04)	26.3	45.5	19.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kimball School District 07-2)	33.3	55.6	22.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Middle School - 04)	47.4	54.5	7.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball School District 07-2)	42.9	56	13.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Middle School - 04)	26.3	63.6	37.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kimball School District 07-2)	28.6	64	35.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Kimball Middle School - 04)	31.6	40.9	9.3%
8th Grade Science (Kimball School District 07-2)	28.6	44	15.4%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kimball Middle School - 04)	45.8	49	3.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kimball School District 07-2)	56.3	51.9	4.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Kimball Middle School - 04)	27.7	47.9	20.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Kimball School District 07-2)	48.1	55.1	7%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%
All Grades Science (Kimball Middle School - 04)	32.5	41.5	9%
All Grades Science (Kimball School District 07-2)	25.8	46.9	21.1%
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	85	96	12.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	86	14.7%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	31.3%	4%

Schools Near Kimball Middle School - 04

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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
Kimball Middle School - 04	Public	5-8	300 S East St	Kimball	57355	Brule County	Kimball School District 07-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 778-6231	96	8	12.1	24.0%	86 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.3%)	56.4	62^nd of 147 public middle schools	57.8%		67.1	37^th of 150 public middle schools	75.3%	25	52.6	41.9	57.2	61.9	52.2	68.4	32.3	57.2	76.2	55.4	47.4	33.3	40.0	$8,739	$1,261	$7,478
White Lake Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	410 E 4th St	White Lake	57383	Aurora County	White Lake School District 01-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 249-2251	23	3	7.9	56.5%	21 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			40.0		21.7			40.0		39.1				$14,169	$656	$13,512
Chamberlain Junior High - 02	Public	6-8	1000 Sorensen Dr	Chamberlain	57325	Brule County	Chamberlain School District 07-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 234-4467	194	17	11.1	54.1%	98 (50.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)	34.7	102^nd of 147 public middle schools	30.6%		32.3	112^th of 150 public middle schools	25.3%	10		47.2	50.0	46.5	48.1		41.7	27.3	18.6	30.9		20.9		$12,541	$2,849	$9,692

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