Is Montrose Middle School - 03 a good school?

Yes. Montrose Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 7.5% of South Dakota middle schools.

How many students attend Montrose Middle School - 03?

In the 2023-24 school year, 52 students attended Montrose Middle School - 03.

What is the racial makeup of Montrose Middle School - 03?

Students at Montrose Middle School - 03 are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

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Students who attend Montrose Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Montrose High School - 01

Montrose Middle School - 03

Summary:

Montrose Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the small town of Montrose, South Dakota, with a student population of 57. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montrose Middle School - 03 has impressive academic performance, with 68% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's 6th-grade English Language Arts performance is particularly noteworthy, with 92.31% of students proficient or better, compared to the district's 76.47% and the state's 47.91%. However, the school has seen fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.5% in 2023-2024 to 23.7% in 2022-2023, an area that could benefit from further attention.

When compared to nearby schools, Chester Middle School - 03 and Marion Middle School - 03, Montrose Middle School - 03 outperforms them in academic performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments. The school's relatively small student population may contribute to its ability to provide more personalized attention and support to students. Overall, Montrose Middle School - 03 stands out as a high-performing middle school in the region, with a strong focus on student success and opportunities to further enhance its already impressive performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048

(605) 363-5025

District: Montrose School District 43-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,892

Students who attend Montrose Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Montrose High School - 01

Feeder schools for Montrose Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Montrose Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 52

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

3.8%

American Indian:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montrose Middle School - 03 ranks better than 92.5% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.6. (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 (94.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), American Indian (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montrose Middle School - 03 is 12. (See more...)

Compare Montrose Middle School - 03 employs 4.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montrose Middle School - 03 is $12,892.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montrose Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose Middle School - 03 11^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Montrose Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Montrose School District 43-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose School District 43-2 22^nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Montrose Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	65.95	34^th	133	74.4%
2004	53.41	83^rd	134	38.1%
2005	78.45	13^th	136	90.4%
2007	60.51	58^th	136	57.4%
2011	60.94	61^st	140	56.4%
2012	64.25	53^rd	146	63.7%
2013	82.36	5^th	145	96.6%
2015	68.57	34^th	145	76.6%
2016	55.65	57^th	147	61.2%
2017	59.31	55^th	146	62.3%
2018	55.77	64^th	147	56.5%
2019	68.88	42^nd	149	71.8%
2021	43.52	88^th	145	39.3%
2022	52.34	72^nd	143	49.7%
2023	52.55	73^rd	150	51.3%
2024	86.60	11^th	147	92.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Montrose Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	68.81	29^th	99	70.7%
2021	16.94	101^st	113	10.6%
2023	43.67	70^th	112	37.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Montrose Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.42	29^th	115	74.8%

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Rank History for White students at Montrose Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	47.78	69^th	131	47.3%
2019	62.56	44^th	136	67.6%
2021	33.05	106^th	136	22.1%
2022	39.55	88^th	132	33.3%
2023	42.35	86^th	136	36.8%
2024	81.37	13^th	132	90.2%

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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 Montrose 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	26	26
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	35	35
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	35	35
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	35	35
1993	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	33
1994	46	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
1995	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
1996	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
1997	32	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	32
1998	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
1999	36	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	36
2000	35	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
2001	42	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	42
2002	25	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
2003	25	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
2004	35	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
2005	33	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	34
2006	26	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2007	28	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	28
2008	23	n/a	n/a	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	25
2009	16	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	19
2010	22	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
2011	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	25
2012	41	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	42
2013	40	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	42
2014	47	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	49
2015	46	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	49
2016	54	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	56
2017	46	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	48
2018	42	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	46
2019	39	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	41
2020	44	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	45
2021	44	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	44
2022	46	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	47
2023	53	1	0	2	1	0	0	0	57
2024	49	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	52

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	26	2.5	10.4	n/a
1990	35	1.0	35.0	n/a
1991	35	1.0	35.0	n/a
1992	35	1.0	35.0	n/a
1993	33	0.0	0.0	n/a
1994	46	0.0	n/a	n/a
1995	37	2.7	13.7	n/a
1996	37	2.7	13.7	n/a
1997	32	2.3	13.9	15.6
1998	31	2.6	11.9	32.3
1999	36	2.7	13.3	41.7
2000	35	2.6	13.5	25.7
2001	42	2.5	16.8	19
2002	25	2.1	11.9	20
2003	25	2.1	11.9	20
2004	35	2.4	14.6	25.7
2005	34	2.1	16.2	20.6
2006	26	2.2	11.8	34.6
2007	28	2.2	12.7	32.1
2008	25	1.9	13.2	40
2009	19	1.6	11.9	47.4
2010	22	1.9	11.0	27.3
2011	25	2.1	11.8	20
2012	42	3.6	11.6	19
2013	42	3.5	11.8	26.2
2014	49	3.5	13.7	28.6
2015	49	3.0	16.3	16.3
2016	56	3.0	18.6	23.2
2017	48	3.6	13.0	27.1
2018	46	3.6	12.5	15.2
2019	41	3.5	11.5	17.1
2020	45	3.2	13.8	13.3
2021	44	3.3	13.0	15.9
2022	47	4.2	11.1	6.4
2023	57	3.7	15.0	14
2024	52	4.3	12.0	21.2

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 Montrose Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	26	2.5	10.4	n/a
1990	35	1.0	35.0	n/a
1991	35	1.0	35.0	n/a
1992	35	1.0	35.0	n/a
1993	33	0.0	0.0	n/a
1994	46	0.0	n/a	n/a
1995	37	2.7	13.7	n/a
1996	37	2.7	13.7	n/a
1997	32	2.3	13.9	15.6
1998	31	2.6	11.9	32.3
1999	36	2.7	13.3	41.7
2000	35	2.6	13.5	25.7
2001	42	2.5	16.8	19
2002	25	2.1	11.9	20
2003	25	2.1	11.9	20
2004	35	2.4	14.6	25.7
2005	34	2.1	16.2	20.6
2006	26	2.2	11.8	34.6
2007	28	2.2	12.7	32.1
2008	25	1.9	13.2	40
2009	19	1.6	11.9	47.4
2010	22	1.9	11.0	27.3
2011	25	2.1	11.8	20
2012	42	3.6	11.6	19
2013	42	3.5	11.8	26.2
2014	49	3.5	13.7	28.6
2015	49	3.0	16.3	16.3
2016	56	3.0	18.6	23.2
2017	48	3.6	13.0	27.1
2018	46	3.6	12.5	15.2
2019	41	3.5	11.5	17.1
2020	45	3.2	13.8	13.3
2021	44	3.3	13.0	15.9
2022	47	4.2	11.1	6.4
2023	57	3.7	15.0	14
2024	52	4.3	12.0	21.2

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 Montrose Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$111 (1.0%)	$11,397 (99.0%)	$11,508
2021	$106 (0.8%)	$12,963 (99.2%)	$13,069
2022	$1,127 (7.0%)	$14,862 (93.0%)	$15,989
2023	$1,032 (8.0%)	$11,860 (92.0%)	$12,892

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montrose 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 42^nd of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 73^rd of 150 Middle schools	20.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose Middle School - 03)	62.5	40	22.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose School District 43-2)	62.5	40	22.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Montrose Middle School - 03)	43.8	45	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Montrose School District 43-2)	43.8	44	0.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose Middle School - 03)	76.9	50	26.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose School District 43-2)	68.8	50	18.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Montrose Middle School - 03)	61.5	37.5	24%
7th Grade Mathematics (Montrose School District 43-2)	56.3	33.3	22.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose Middle School - 03)	50	63.2	13.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose School District 43-2)	52.9	54.5	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Montrose Middle School - 03)	50	36.8	13.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Montrose School District 43-2)	41.2	31.8	9.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Montrose Middle School - 03)	50	36.8	13.2%
8th Grade Science (Montrose School District 43-2)	41.2	31.8	9.3%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montrose Middle School - 03)	62.8	50.9	11.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montrose School District 43-2)	62	56.2	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Montrose Middle School - 03)	51.2	40	11.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Montrose School District 43-2)	51.9	43.1	8.9%
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	41	57	39%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	39	53	35.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.1%	14%	3%

Schools Near Montrose 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
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
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
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
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03	Public	5-8	46450 252nd St	Colton	57018	Minnehaha County	Tri-Valley School District 49-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 446-3538	303	19	15.9	15.8%	253 (83.5%)	21 (6.9%)	13 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	53	69^th of 147 public middle schools	53.1%		47.5	85^th of 150 public middle schools	43.3%	16	53.3	50.0	49.3	50.6	50.7	48.3	37.5	41.3	49.4	44.0	41.7	43.4	42.7	$10,033	$655	$9,378
West Central Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	705 E 2nd St	Hartford	57033	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 528-3799	302	19	15.5	13.2%	274 (90.7%)	3 (1.0%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	51.3	74^th of 147 public middle schools	49.7%		63.6	44^th of 150 public middle schools	70.7%	30		43.0	49.5	50.5	47.7		39.0	48.4	46.7	44.6		40.0		$9,902	$324	$9,578
Chester Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	102 2nd Ave	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 489-2411	69	6	11.7	15.9%	66 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	49	80^th of 147 public middle schools	45.6%		59.8	52^nd of 150 public middle schools	65.3%	28		50.0	68.2	50.0	55.9		35.0	31.8	46.2	38.2		30.8		$11,309	$526	$10,783
Marion Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	100 S Cedar St	Marion	57043	Turner County	Marion School District 60-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 648-3615	54	4	12.3	35.2%	43 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.3%)	31	109^th of 147 public middle schools	25.9%		57.1	60^th of 150 public middle schools	60.0%	49		12.5	57.9	30.8	35.4		31.3	47.4	30.8	37.5		7.7		$16,242	$153	$16,089

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