Middle Schools in Canistota School District 43-1

Canistota School District 43-1 in South Dakota is home to a single middle school, Canistota Middle School - 03. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, its overall academic performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to the district and state averages.

Canistota Middle School - 03 has a small student population of 60 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated significantly in recent years, ranging from 45th out of 150 South Dakota middle schools in 2022-2023 to 92nd out of 147 in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. The school's performance on ELA and Mathematics proficiency tests is inconsistent, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages, while others are below.

While the Canistota School District 43-1 invests more per student ($13,136) than the national average, this higher spending does not appear to be directly translating into consistently strong academic outcomes for Canistota Middle School - 03. The school's mixed performance and fluctuating ranking suggest there may be room for improvement in ensuring more consistent and strong academic achievement for all students.