Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

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Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 ranks 28 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 is a public middle school located in Corsica, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 42 students. The school is part of the Corsica-Stickney 21-3 school district, which is ranked 7th out of 126 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 has consistently performed well on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics often exceeding the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 53.13% in ELA and 57.82% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's performance has been particularly strong in 7th grade, with proficiency rates of 62.5% in both ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, the school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 60.87% is significantly higher than the state average of 38.83%. The school has also maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.0% to 5.9% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

While Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 significantly outperforms the nearby Andes Central Middle School - 04 in academic proficiency, with proficiency rates around 20-30 percentage points lower, the school may need to address potential equity concerns, as indicated by the declining performance of white students compared to their peers in recent years. Overall, Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 is a high-performing middle school that consistently ranks among the top in South Dakota, but the school should continue to monitor and address any equity issues that may arise.

Detail:

Public 6-8

120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328

(605) 946-5475

District: Corsica-Stickney 21-3

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,533

Students who attend Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:

Corsica-Stickney High School - 01

Feeder schools for Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03:

Elementary:

Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 64

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Pacific Islander:

3.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 ranks better than 81% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.6. (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 (89.1%), Pacific Islander (3.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 employs 4.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 is $11,533.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 28^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Corsica-Stickney 21-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Corsica-Stickney 21-3 7^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

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Rank History for all students at Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2017	67.75	37^th	146	74.7%
2018	84.71	7^th	147	95.2%
2019	82.65	9^th	149	94.0%
2021	77.63	18^th	145	87.6%
2022	58.15	52^nd	143	63.6%
2023	54.79	68^th	150	54.7%
2024	73.60	28^th	147	81.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	83.83	5^th	99	94.9%
2019	89.50	3^rd	107	97.2%
2024	74.29	16^th	107	85.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.50	26^th	111	76.6%
2024	76.89	15^th	115	87.0%

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Rank History for White students at Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	78.08	16^th	131	87.8%
2019	76.62	15^th	136	89.0%
2021	66.79	29^th	136	78.7%
2022	41.75	84^th	132	36.4%
2023	51.36	63^rd	136	53.7%
2024	72.18	25^th	132	81.1%

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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 Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	39	0	0	0	0	0	0	39
2017	47	0	0	0	0	0	0	47
2018	36	0	0	0	0	0	0	36
2019	30	0	0	0	0	0	0	30
2020	28	0	0	0	0	0	0	28
2021	35	0	0	0	0	0	1	36
2022	38	0	1	0	0	0	1	40
2023	39	0	1	1	0	0	1	42
2024	57	1	0	1	1	2	2	64

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 Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	39	3.0	13.0	30.8
2017	47	2.9	16.2	25.5
2018	36	2.5	14.2	27.8
2019	30	2.7	11.0	30
2020	28	2.4	11.3	32.1
2021	36	2.6	13.6	33.3
2022	40	3.1	12.6	7.5
2023	42	3.0	13.5	26.2
2024	64	4.9	12.9	26.6

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 Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	39	3.0	13.0	30.8
2017	47	2.9	16.2	25.5
2018	36	2.5	14.2	27.8
2019	30	2.7	11.0	30
2020	28	2.4	11.3	32.1
2021	36	2.6	13.6	33.3
2022	40	3.1	12.6	7.5
2023	42	3.0	13.5	26.2
2024	64	4.9	12.9	26.6

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 Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$319 (3.0%)	$10,383 (97.0%)	$10,702
2021	$254 (2.5%)	$10,025 (97.5%)	$10,279
2022	$674 (6.5%)	$9,763 (93.5%)	$10,437
2023	$672 (5.8%)	$10,861 (94.2%)	$11,533

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 68^th of 150 Middle schools	39.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03)	68.8	68	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Corsica-Stickney 21-3)	68.8	68	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03)	50	76	26%
7th Grade Mathematics (Corsica-Stickney 21-3)	50	76	26%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03)	73.3	31.3	42.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Corsica-Stickney 21-3)	73.3	31.3	42.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03)	66.7	25	41.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Corsica-Stickney 21-3)	66.7	25	41.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03)	60	18.8	41.3%
8th Grade Science (Corsica-Stickney 21-3)	60	18.8	41.3%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03)	71	53.7	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Corsica-Stickney 21-3)	74.2	58.9	15.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03)	58.1	56.1	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Corsica-Stickney 21-3)	61.7	58.1	3.6%
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	30	42	40%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	39	30%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30%	26.2%	3.8%

Schools Near Corsica-Stickney 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
Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03	Public	6-8	120 S Napoleon Ave	Corsica	57328	Douglas County	Corsica-Stickney 21-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 946-5475	64	5	12.9	26.6%	57 (89.1%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	2 (3.1%)	2 (3.1%)	73.6	28^th of 147 public middle schools	81.0%		54.8	68^th of 150 public middle schools	54.7%	40	35.3	62.5	56.5	53.1	52.9	62.5	56.5	57.8	60.9	$11,533	$672	$10,861
Armour Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	905 Dobson Ave	Armour	57313	Douglas County	Armour School District 21-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 724-2698	54	5	10.8	38.9%	44 (81.5%)	2 (3.7%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)	55.6	65^th of 147 public middle schools	55.8%		45.8	88^th of 150 public middle schools	41.3%	23	57.1	64.7	31.3	51.9	38.1	52.9	43.8	44.4		$12,859	$326	$12,533
Andes Central Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	1001 High St	Lake Andes	57356	Charles Mix County	Andes Central School District 11-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 487-5207	56	6	9.0	100.0%	11 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (17.9%)	6.2	141^st of 147 public middle schools	4.1%		18.6	129^th of 150 public middle schools	14.0%	12	21.7	13.3	23.8	20.3	13.1	20.0	19.1	17.0	14.3	$20,400	$3,319	$17,081

Frequently Asked Questions about Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03

Is Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 a good school?

Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 ranks 28^th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03?

Students at Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 are 89% White, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What district is Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 in?

Corsica-Stickney 21-3

How many students attend Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03?

In the 2023-24 school year, 64 students attended Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03.

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