Is Vermillion Middle School - 02 a good school?

Vermillion Middle School - 02 ranks 49 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vermillion Middle School - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended Vermillion Middle School - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Vermillion Middle School - 02?

Students at Vermillion Middle School - 02 are 75% White, 11% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

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Students who attend Vermillion Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend Vermillion High School - 01

Vermillion Middle School - 02

Summary:

Vermillion Middle School - 02 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Vermillion, South Dakota, part of the Vermillion School District 13-1. With 321 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14, the school has consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

Vermillion Middle School - 02 has shown particularly impressive results for its diverse student populations, ranking highly for its female, male, white, Hispanic, and special education students. In the 2023-2024 school year, 58.2% of students were proficient or better in ELA, and 44.27% were proficient or better in Math, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's commitment to investing in its students is evident in its steadily increasing per-student spending, from $8,539 in 2019-2020 to $10,383 in 2022-2023.

While Vermillion Middle School - 02 has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, the nearby Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 and Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03 have lower rates, suggesting that Vermillion Middle School - 02 may need to focus on improving attendance to better support student learning. Overall, Vermillion Middle School - 02 is a high-quality educational institution that serves its community well, providing a strong academic foundation for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069

(605) 677-7025

District: Vermillion School District 13-1

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,383

Students who attend Vermillion Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:

Vermillion High School - 01

Feeder schools for Vermillion Middle School - 02:

Elementary:	Austin Elementary - 03
	Jolley Elementary - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.0%

American Indian:

10.5%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vermillion Middle School - 02 ranks better than 66.7% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.72. (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 (75%), American Indian (10.5%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vermillion Middle School - 02 is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Vermillion Middle School - 02 employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vermillion Middle School - 02 is $10,383.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vermillion Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Vermillion Middle School - 02 49^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Vermillion Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Vermillion School District 13-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Vermillion School District 13-1 64^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Vermillion Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	62.74	43^rd	133	67.7%
2004	55.64	76^th	134	43.3%
2005	52.93	79^th	136	41.9%
2006	54.78	81^st	141	42.6%
2007	49.32	96^th	136	29.4%
2008	54.29	78^th	136	42.6%
2009	60.13	61^st	139	56.1%
2010	56.40	73^rd	139	47.5%
2011	57.88	72^nd	140	48.6%
2012	67.40	43^rd	146	70.5%
2013	61.36	61^st	145	57.9%
2015	70.62	29^th	145	80.0%
2016	76.33	24^th	147	83.7%
2017	83.26	12^th	146	91.8%
2018	83.66	10^th	147	93.2%
2019	85.07	6^th	149	96.0%
2021	62.58	42^nd	145	71.0%
2022	64.27	44^th	143	69.2%
2023	72.07	30^th	150	80.0%
2024	62.72	49^th	147	66.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vermillion Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.66	3^rd	25	88.0%
2023	98.43	1^st	27	96.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vermillion Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	70.83	16^th	71	77.5%
2019	59.74	25^th	79	68.4%
2021	49.04	31^st	63	50.8%
2022	42.76	28^th	46	39.1%
2023	41.22	44^th	70	37.1%
2024	31.71	51^st	65	21.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Vermillion Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	77.56	12^th	99	87.9%
2019	83.33	6^th	107	94.4%
2021	58.07	45^th	113	60.2%
2022	51.11	50^th	102	51.0%
2023	72.64	18^th	112	83.9%
2024	58.14	42^nd	107	60.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Vermillion Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	84.71	7^th	111	93.7%
2019	83.21	8^th	110	92.7%
2021	65.10	30^th	115	73.9%
2022	71.75	19^th	104	81.7%
2023	69.49	22^nd	116	81.0%
2024	63.82	37^th	115	67.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vermillion Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.35	3^rd	23	87.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Vermillion Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	41.51	16^th	29	44.8%
2021	70.47	4^th	25	84.0%
2023	38.43	17^th	27	37.0%
2024	31.88	20^th	31	35.5%

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Rank History for White students at Vermillion Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	84.58	9^th	131	93.1%
2019	87.90	5^th	136	96.3%
2021	63.86	38^th	136	72.1%
2022	66.80	36^th	132	72.7%
2023	71.13	23^rd	136	83.1%
2024	64.75	36^th	132	72.7%

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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 Vermillion Middle School - 02

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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	425	425
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	486	486
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	501	501
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	501	501
1993	424	1	7	2	46	n/a	n/a	0	480
1994	455	3	5	4	36	n/a	n/a	0	503
1995	442	3	10	2	29	n/a	n/a	0	486
1996	442	3	10	2	29	n/a	n/a	0	486
1997	312	3	10	1	24	n/a	n/a	0	350
1998	306	4	12	5	35	n/a	n/a	0	362
1999	300	3	14	2	30	n/a	n/a	0	349
2000	282	6	10	4	32	n/a	n/a	0	334
2001	264	7	13	5	33	n/a	n/a	0	322
2002	283	9	11	6	19	n/a	n/a	0	328
2003	283	9	11	6	19	n/a	n/a	0	328
2004	296	9	6	3	24	n/a	n/a	0	338
2005	297	8	10	3	25	n/a	n/a	0	343
2006	291	8	7	3	28	n/a	n/a	0	337
2007	290	8	5	3	28	n/a	n/a	0	334
2008	251	13	5	7	24	n/a	n/a	0	300
2009	248	14	6	10	23	n/a	n/a	0	301
2010	239	12	7	8	26	n/a	n/a	0	292
2011	239	11	7	9	32	0	0	0	298
2012	241	12	7	8	30	1	0	0	299
2013	237	11	5	11	40	1	1	0	306
2014	239	11	8	12	37	1	1	0	309
2015	233	11	4	9	31	0	2	0	290
2016	230	6	5	6	30	0	3	0	280
2017	228	6	4	13	26	0	8	0	285
2018	220	4	8	13	31	0	12	0	288
2019	205	7	3	23	35	0	16	0	289
2020	229	6	4	25	24	0	22	0	310
2021	231	6	1	21	30	0	20	0	309
2022	239	9	2	16	34	0	25	0	325
2023	247	7	5	11	28	0	23	0	321
2024	249	8	6	10	35	0	24	0	332

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vermillion Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	425	28.8	14.7	n/a
1990	486	34.1	14.2	n/a
1991	501	33.6	14.9	n/a
1992	501	33.6	14.9	n/a
1993	480	34.2	14.0	n/a
1994	503	31.9	15.8	n/a
1995	486	33.7	14.4	n/a
1996	486	33.7	14.4	n/a
1997	350	26.1	13.4	20
1998	362	24.7	14.7	29.3
1999	349	27.3	12.8	32.7
2000	334	27.5	12.1	28.1
2001	322	25.9	12.4	31.7
2002	328	22.2	14.8	30.5
2003	328	22.2	14.8	30.5
2004	338	21.9	15.4	26.3
2005	343	22.2	15.5	0.3
2006	337	21.5	15.7	31.2
2007	334	22.6	14.8	27.2
2008	300	23.2	12.9	30
2009	301	23.6	12.8	24.9
2010	292	20.6	14.1	32.5
2011	298	22.3	13.3	30.2
2012	299	21.4	13.9	31.8
2013	306	21.5	14.2	34.6
2014	309	22.1	13.9	36.2
2015	290	22.0	13.1	33.4
2016	280	22.0	12.7	31.8
2017	285	22.4	12.7	30.5
2018	288	21.9	13.1	33
2019	289	21.6	13.3	32.9
2020	310	21.3	14.4	29.4
2021	309	21.3	14.4	28.5
2022	325	22.4	14.4	24
2023	321	22.8	14.0	31.2
2024	332	22.8	14.5	33.4

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 Vermillion Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	425	28.8	14.7	n/a
1990	486	34.1	14.2	n/a
1991	501	33.6	14.9	n/a
1992	501	33.6	14.9	n/a
1993	480	34.2	14.0	n/a
1994	503	31.9	15.8	n/a
1995	486	33.7	14.4	n/a
1996	486	33.7	14.4	n/a
1997	350	26.1	13.4	20
1998	362	24.7	14.7	29.3
1999	349	27.3	12.8	32.7
2000	334	27.5	12.1	28.1
2001	322	25.9	12.4	31.7
2002	328	22.2	14.8	30.5
2003	328	22.2	14.8	30.5
2004	338	21.9	15.4	26.3
2005	343	22.2	15.5	0.3
2006	337	21.5	15.7	31.2
2007	334	22.6	14.8	27.2
2008	300	23.2	12.9	30
2009	301	23.6	12.8	24.9
2010	292	20.6	14.1	32.5
2011	298	22.3	13.3	30.2
2012	299	21.4	13.9	31.8
2013	306	21.5	14.2	34.6
2014	309	22.1	13.9	36.2
2015	290	22.0	13.1	33.4
2016	280	22.0	12.7	31.8
2017	285	22.4	12.7	30.5
2018	288	21.9	13.1	33
2019	289	21.6	13.3	32.9
2020	310	21.3	14.4	29.4
2021	309	21.3	14.4	28.5
2022	325	22.4	14.4	24
2023	321	22.8	14.0	31.2
2024	332	22.8	14.5	33.4

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 Vermillion Middle School - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$503 (5.9%)	$8,036 (94.1%)	$8,539
2021	$480 (5.1%)	$8,866 (94.9%)	$9,346
2022	$1,159 (12.4%)	$8,224 (87.7%)	$9,382
2023	$1,602 (15.4%)	$8,780 (84.6%)	$10,383

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vermillion Middle School - 02

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 6^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 30^th of 150 Middle schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermillion Middle School - 02)	78.3	52.1	26.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermillion School District 13-1)	78.3	52.1	26.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vermillion Middle School - 02)	65.2	44.5	20.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vermillion School District 13-1)	65.2	44.5	20.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vermillion Middle School - 02)	75.3	66.3	8.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vermillion School District 13-1)	75.3	66.3	8.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vermillion Middle School - 02)	65.6	49	16.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vermillion School District 13-1)	65.6	49	16.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vermillion Middle School - 02)	73.4	66.7	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vermillion School District 13-1)	73.4	66.7	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vermillion Middle School - 02)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vermillion School District 13-1)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Vermillion Middle School - 02)	55.3	51.5	3.8%
8th Grade Science (Vermillion School District 13-1)	55.3	51.5	3.8%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vermillion Middle School - 02)	75.6	61.1	14.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vermillion School District 13-1)	68.1	53	15.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Vermillion Middle School - 02)	59.1	45.6	13.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Vermillion School District 13-1)	51.3	40.4	10.9%
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	289	321	11.1%
African American	7	7
American Indian	35	28	20%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	23	11	52.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	205	247	20.5%
Two or More Races	16	23	43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	31.2%	1.7%

Schools Near Vermillion Middle School - 02

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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
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
Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	100 Kingsbury St	Gayville	57031	Yankton County	Gayville-Volin School District 63-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 267-4476	52	4	14.2	36.5%	45 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	26.5	115^th of 147 public middle schools	21.8%		33.2	109^th of 150 public middle schools	27.3%	6	35.3	30.8	40.0	36.0	35.3	23.1	30.0	30.0	35.0	$10,497	$553	$9,944
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

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