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Plankinton Junior High - 03 ranks in the bottom 10.9% of South Dakota middle schools.

How many students attend Plankinton Junior High - 03?

In the 2023-24 school year, 30 students attended Plankinton Junior High - 03.

What is the racial makeup of Plankinton Junior High - 03?

Students at Plankinton Junior High - 03 are 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% American Indian.

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Students who attend Plankinton Junior High - 03 usually go on to attend Plankinton High School - 01

Plankinton Junior High - 03

Summary:

Plankinton Junior High - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Plankinton, South Dakota, with an enrollment of just 51 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota middle schools, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.

Plankinton Junior High - 03 faces several challenges, including significantly lower proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments compared to state and district averages, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in English Language Arts (28.13%) was over 20 percentage points lower than the state average (50.04%), and its math proficiency rate (21.88%) was over 20 percentage points lower than the state average (42.95%). This trend has persisted over the past several years. The school's spending per student has been relatively high, ranging from $7,279 to $8,753 in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Mount Vernon Middle School - 03, located about 11 miles from Plankinton Junior High - 03, has consistently outperformed the Plankinton school in terms of test scores and state rankings. In 2023-2024, Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 ranked 23rd out of 147 South Dakota middle schools and had significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Plankinton Junior High - 03. This suggests that there may be effective strategies for improvement that Plankinton Junior High - 03 could learn from its higher-performing neighbor.

Detail:

Public 7-8

404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368

(605) 942-7743

District: Plankinton School District 01-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,053

Students who attend Plankinton Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:

Plankinton High School - 01

Feeder schools for Plankinton Junior High - 03:

Elementary:

Plankinton Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 30

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

16.7%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plankinton Junior High - 03 ranks worse than 89.1% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.37. (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 Plankinton Junior High - 03 has the largest middle school student body size in the Plankinton School District 01-1. Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (16.7%), American Indian (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plankinton Junior High - 03 is 12.9, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Plankinton School District 01-1! (See more...)

Compare Plankinton Junior High - 03 employs 2.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plankinton Junior High - 03 is $8,053, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Plankinton School District 01-1!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plankinton Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Plankinton Junior High - 03 131^st of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Plankinton Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Plankinton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	44.92	93^rd	133	30.1%
2004	85.27	4^th	134	97.0%
2005	62.69	52^nd	136	61.8%
2006	56.17	69^th	141	51.1%
2007	67.49	36^th	136	73.5%
2008	41.81	104^th	136	23.5%
2010	63.75	55^th	139	60.4%
2011	64.59	50^th	140	64.3%
2012	71.86	23^rd	146	84.2%
2013	55.09	77^th	145	46.9%
2015	39.87	100^th	145	31.0%
2016	31.20	121^st	147	17.7%
2017	22.98	127^th	146	13.0%
2018	8.90	138^th	147	6.1%
2019	27.64	117^th	149	21.5%
2021	45.44	83^rd	145	42.8%
2022	48.35	78^th	143	45.5%
2023	17.84	132^nd	150	12.0%
2024	17.37	131^st	147	10.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plankinton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	43.21	48^th	79	39.2%
2022	96.25	2^nd	46	95.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Plankinton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	8.34	92^nd	99	7.1%
2019	38.89	74^th	107	30.8%
2021	45.24	69^th	113	38.9%
2023	19.31	102^nd	112	8.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Plankinton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	12.16	103^rd	111	7.2%
2019	24.50	85^th	110	22.7%
2021	39.56	71^st	115	38.3%
2022	27.74	89^th	104	14.4%
2023	11.09	106^th	116	8.6%
2024	15.30	105^th	115	8.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plankinton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	7.25	21^st	21	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Plankinton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	5.82	129^th	131	1.5%
2019	33.06	102^nd	136	25.0%
2021	71.64	23^rd	136	83.1%
2022	52.73	61^st	132	53.8%
2023	17.11	129^th	136	5.1%

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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 Plankinton Junior High - 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	39	39
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	39	39
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	47	47
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	47	47
1993	47	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
1994	52	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
1995	41	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	42
1996	41	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	42
1997	37	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	39
1998	34	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
1999	32	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	33
2000	24	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	26
2001	60	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	62
2002	29	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
2003	29	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
2004	35	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2005	30	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	32
2006	23	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
2007	21	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	24
2008	25	n/a	2	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	30
2009	28	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	30
2010	27	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	32
2011	28	0	2	2	0	1	0	0	33
2012	35	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	37
2013	37	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	39
2014	39	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	44
2015	40	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	47
2016	25	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	31
2017	33	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	42
2018	27	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	37
2019	32	0	0	9	1	0	0	0	42
2020	35	0	1	10	3	0	0	0	49
2021	28	0	0	14	2	0	0	0	44
2022	37	0	0	17	0	0	0	0	54
2023	39	0	0	12	0	0	0	0	51
2024	23	1	0	5	1	0	0	0	30

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

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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 Plankinton Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	39	3.0	13.0	n/a
1990	39	2.8	13.9	n/a
1991	47	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	47	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	47	3.7	12.7	n/a
1994	52	3.7	14.1	n/a
1995	42	3.7	11.4	n/a
1996	42	3.7	11.4	n/a
1997	39	3.5	11.1	25.6
1998	35	3.7	9.5	25.7
1999	33	3.9	8.5	21.2
2000	26	3.3	7.9	19.2
2001	62	2.7	23.0	27.4
2002	31	2.3	13.5	29
2003	31	2.3	13.5	29
2004	38	2.1	18.1	36.8
2005	32	2.5	12.8	28.1
2006	25	2.1	11.9	40
2007	24	2.2	10.9	41.7
2008	30	3.1	9.7	40
2009	30	2.0	15.0	43.3
2010	32	2.5	12.3	40.6
2011	33	2.4	13.3	27.3
2012	37	2.0	17.8	37.8
2013	39	2.6	14.8	53.8
2014	44	3.6	12.1	47.7
2015	47	3.0	15.6	42.6
2016	31	3.0	10.3	45.2
2017	42	2.6	15.8	40.5
2018	37	2.8	13.0	43.2
2019	42	2.7	15.4	52.4
2020	49	2.8	17.1	36.7
2021	44	2.7	16.0	40.9
2022	54	2.8	19.1	48.1
2023	51	2.6	19.6	15.7
2024	30	2.3	12.9	16.7

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 Plankinton Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	39	3.0	13.0	n/a
1990	39	2.8	13.9	n/a
1991	47	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	47	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	47	3.7	12.7	n/a
1994	52	3.7	14.1	n/a
1995	42	3.7	11.4	n/a
1996	42	3.7	11.4	n/a
1997	39	3.5	11.1	25.6
1998	35	3.7	9.5	25.7
1999	33	3.9	8.5	21.2
2000	26	3.3	7.9	19.2
2001	62	2.7	23.0	27.4
2002	31	2.3	13.5	29
2003	31	2.3	13.5	29
2004	38	2.1	18.1	36.8
2005	32	2.5	12.8	28.1
2006	25	2.1	11.9	40
2007	24	2.2	10.9	41.7
2008	30	3.1	9.7	40
2009	30	2.0	15.0	43.3
2010	32	2.5	12.3	40.6
2011	33	2.4	13.3	27.3
2012	37	2.0	17.8	37.8
2013	39	2.6	14.8	53.8
2014	44	3.6	12.1	47.7
2015	47	3.0	15.6	42.6
2016	31	3.0	10.3	45.2
2017	42	2.6	15.8	40.5
2018	37	2.8	13.0	43.2
2019	42	2.7	15.4	52.4
2020	49	2.8	17.1	36.7
2021	44	2.7	16.0	40.9
2022	54	2.8	19.1	48.1
2023	51	2.6	19.6	15.7
2024	30	2.3	12.9	16.7

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 Plankinton Junior High - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$135 (1.5%)	$8,618 (98.5%)	$8,753
2021	$235 (2.8%)	$8,225 (97.2%)	$8,460
2022	$201 (2.8%)	$7,078 (97.2%)	$7,279
2023	$180 (2.2%)	$7,873 (97.8%)	$8,053

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plankinton Junior High - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 117^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 132^nd of 150 Middle schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plankinton Junior High - 03)	56.5	45	11.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plankinton School District 01-1)	56.5	45	11.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plankinton Junior High - 03)	43.5	25	18.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plankinton School District 01-1)	43.5	25	18.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plankinton Junior High - 03)	25	37.5	12.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plankinton School District 01-1)	25	37.5	12.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plankinton Junior High - 03)	15	15.6	0.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plankinton School District 01-1)	15	15.6	0.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Plankinton Junior High - 03)	25	15.6	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Plankinton School District 01-1)	25	15.6	9.4%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Plankinton Junior High - 03)	41.9	40.4	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Plankinton School District 01-1)	41.3	54.2	13%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Plankinton Junior High - 03)	30.2	19.2	11%
All Grades Mathematics (Plankinton School District 01-1)	40	43	3%
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	42	51	21.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	12	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	32	39	21.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.4%	15.7%	36.7%

Schools Near Plankinton Junior High - 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
Plankinton Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	404 E Davenport St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 942-7743	30	2	12.9	16.7%	23 (76.7%)	1 (3.3%)	5 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.4	131^st of 147 public middle schools	10.9%		17.8	132^nd of 150 public middle schools	12.0%	1		20.0	35.3	28.1		40.0		21.9	11.8	$8,053	$180	$7,873
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04	Public	4-8	1400 E 10th St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 942-5437	12	2	6.0	25.0%	5 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (33.3%)	1 (8.3%)	2 (16.7%)								(n/a)										$22,028	$180	$21,848
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07	Public	5-8	1400 E 10th St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 942-5437	3	0	12.0		2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$22,028	$180	$21,847
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	500 N Main	Mount Vernon	57363	Davison County	Mount Vernon School District 17-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 236-5237	61	4	15.8	41.0%	54 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	78.1	23^rd of 147 public middle schools	84.4%		75.7	22^nd of 150 public middle schools	85.3%	1	68.2	64.3	43.5	57.6	81.8	64.3	60.9	69.5	47.8	$12,294	$350	$11,944
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

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