Milbank Middle School - 02

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Milbank Middle School - 02 ranks 38 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Milbank Middle School - 02 is a public middle school located in Milbank, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 229 students. The school is part of the Milbank School District 25-4, which is ranked 26 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Milbank Middle School - 02 is a high-performing middle school that consistently ranks among the top schools in South Dakota, with a current ranking of 38 out of 147 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating strong academic performance. Milbank Middle School - 02 performs well across different student subgroups, with male students and white students ranking in the top 30-40 middle schools in the state. The school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students have particularly strong performance, ranking in the top 25 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 46-63% across grade levels and subject areas.

Compared to nearby schools, Wilmot Middle School - 03 has significantly lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking, while Big Stone City Middle School - 03 has exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in the 80% range for both ELA and Mathematics, and a high statewide ranking in the past. Milbank Middle School - 02 has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (26.2% in 2022-2023), which is lower than the state average, but its low-SES students have shown strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252

(605) 432-5519

District: Milbank School District 25-4

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,201

Students who attend Milbank Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:

Milbank High School - 01

Feeder schools for Milbank Middle School - 02:

Elementary:

Milbank Elementary - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.2%

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Compare Details Milbank Middle School - 02 ranks better than 74.1% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.46. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milbank Middle School - 02 is $11,201.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milbank Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Milbank Middle School - 02 38^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Milbank Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Milbank School District 25-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Milbank School District 25-4 26^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Milbank Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	58.14	55^th	133	58.6%
2004	44.71	102^nd	134	23.9%
2005	65.61	40^th	136	70.6%
2006	65.32	43^rd	141	69.5%
2007	67.06	38^th	136	72.1%
2008	68.62	32^nd	136	76.5%
2009	67.48	38^th	139	72.7%
2010	59.76	61^st	139	56.1%
2011	63.66	54^th	140	61.4%
2012	69.08	38^th	146	74.0%
2013	68.10	41^st	145	71.7%
2015	71.81	25^th	145	82.8%
2016	59.34	49^th	147	66.7%
2017	57.29	61^st	146	58.2%
2018	71.34	29^th	147	80.3%
2019	70.38	35^th	149	76.5%
2021	64.44	38^th	145	73.8%
2022	55.81	59^th	143	58.7%
2023	49.75	81^st	150	46.0%
2024	65.46	38^th	147	74.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	60.37	30^th	71	57.7%
2019	59.91	24^th	79	69.6%
2021	75.50	6^th	63	90.5%
2023	52.08	31^st	70	55.7%
2024	57.32	25^th	65	61.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Milbank Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	73.17	18^th	99	81.8%
2019	60.60	39^th	107	63.6%
2021	51.72	60^th	113	46.9%
2022	52.03	49^th	102	52.0%
2023	51.75	59^th	112	47.3%
2024	59.31	40^th	107	62.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Milbank Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	65.42	31^st	111	72.1%
2019	75.38	22^nd	110	80.0%
2021	70.49	21^st	115	81.7%
2022	55.42	43^rd	104	58.7%
2023	46.64	65^th	116	44.0%
2024	68.52	30^th	115	73.9%

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Rank History for White students at Milbank Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	65.29	37^th	131	71.8%
2019	69.24	30^th	136	77.9%
2021	60.37	42^nd	136	69.1%
2022	54.46	57^th	132	56.8%
2023	40.81	89^th	136	34.6%
2024	64.00	37^th	132	72.0%

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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 Milbank 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	286	286
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	307	307
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	307	307
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	307	307
1993	316	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1994	333	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	337
1995	304	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	312
1996	304	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	312
1997	324	2	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
1998	299	2	4	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	310
1999	290	1	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	298
2000	263	1	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	272
2001	248	1	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	255
2002	261	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	263
2003	261	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	263
2004	257	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	263
2005	234	0	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	242
2006	201	1	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	209
2007	198	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	204
2008	218	1	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
2009	218	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2010	209	0	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2011	207	0	0	8	0	1	1	0	217
2012	214	1	1	7	0	0	3	0	226
2013	208	1	0	6	3	2	1	0	221
2014	188	0	0	7	4	1	3	0	203
2015	190	0	1	11	4	0	3	0	209
2016	203	0	0	13	2	0	3	0	221
2017	202	0	0	13	0	0	3	0	218
2018	192	0	0	16	2	0	3	0	213
2019	207	0	0	26	2	0	4	0	239
2020	209	2	0	33	2	0	6	0	252
2021	214	4	0	25	1	0	11	0	255
2022	197	5	0	27	1	0	13	0	243
2023	193	3	0	16	0	0	17	0	229

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	286	20.9	13.6	n/a
1990	307	20.0	15.3	n/a
1991	307	20.0	15.3	n/a
1992	307	20.0	15.3	n/a
1993	318	21.1	15.1	n/a
1994	337	21.3	15.8	n/a
1995	312	22.1	14.1	n/a
1996	312	22.1	14.1	n/a
1997	333	21.7	15.3	10.8
1998	310	22.6	13.7	23.2
1999	298	22.3	13.4	20.5
2000	272	20.1	13.5	18
2001	255	18.9	13.5	17.3
2002	263	17.3	15.2	17.5
2003	263	17.3	15.2	17.5
2004	263	16.9	15.6	18.3
2005	242	17.0	14.2	20.2
2006	209	15.8	13.2	15.8
2007	204	15.8	12.9	18.6
2008	227	14.8	15.3	15
2009	226	15.6	14.5	25.2
2010	222	15.8	14.0	32
2011	217	15.2	14.1	35.9
2012	226	14.9	15.1	32.7
2013	221	15.2	14.4	33.5
2014	203	15.0	13.5	33.5
2015	209	15.0	13.9	34.9
2016	221	15.0	14.7	32.6
2017	218	15.1	14.4	28.9
2018	213	15.1	14.0	30.5
2019	239	14.2	16.7	31.4
2020	252	15.2	16.5	34.5
2021	255	16.3	15.5	31.4
2022	243	16.4	14.8	11.1
2023	229	15.2	14.9	26.2

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 Milbank Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	286	20.9	13.6	n/a
1990	307	20.0	15.3	n/a
1991	307	20.0	15.3	n/a
1992	307	20.0	15.3	n/a
1993	318	21.1	15.1	n/a
1994	337	21.3	15.8	n/a
1995	312	22.1	14.1	n/a
1996	312	22.1	14.1	n/a
1997	333	21.7	15.3	10.8
1998	310	22.6	13.7	23.2
1999	298	22.3	13.4	20.5
2000	272	20.1	13.5	18
2001	255	18.9	13.5	17.3
2002	263	17.3	15.2	17.5
2003	263	17.3	15.2	17.5
2004	263	16.9	15.6	18.3
2005	242	17.0	14.2	20.2
2006	209	15.8	13.2	15.8
2007	204	15.8	12.9	18.6
2008	227	14.8	15.3	15
2009	226	15.6	14.5	25.2
2010	222	15.8	14.0	32
2011	217	15.2	14.1	35.9
2012	226	14.9	15.1	32.7
2013	221	15.2	14.4	33.5
2014	203	15.0	13.5	33.5
2015	209	15.0	13.9	34.9
2016	221	15.0	14.7	32.6
2017	218	15.1	14.4	28.9
2018	213	15.1	14.0	30.5
2019	239	14.2	16.7	31.4
2020	252	15.2	16.5	34.5
2021	255	16.3	15.5	31.4
2022	243	16.4	14.8	11.1
2023	229	15.2	14.9	26.2

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 Milbank Middle School - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$545 (5.9%)	$8,708 (94.1%)	$9,253
2021	$720 (7.2%)	$9,269 (92.8%)	$9,989
2022	$1,746 (14.9%)	$9,986 (85.1%)	$11,732
2023	$905 (8.1%)	$10,296 (91.9%)	$11,201

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milbank Middle School - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 81^st of 150 Middle schools	30.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Milbank Middle School - 02)	57.5	50	7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Milbank School District 25-4)	56.8	50.7	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Milbank Middle School - 02)	58.9	47.1	11.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Milbank School District 25-4)	58.1	46.4	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Milbank Middle School - 02)	76.3	53.1	23.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Milbank School District 25-4)	76.3	52.3	23.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Milbank Middle School - 02)	52.5	51.6	0.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Milbank School District 25-4)	52.5	50.8	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Milbank Middle School - 02)	62.2	38.9	23.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Milbank School District 25-4)	62.2	38.9	23.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Milbank Middle School - 02)	48.8	27.8	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Milbank School District 25-4)	48.8	27.8	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Milbank Middle School - 02)	41.5	37.8	3.7%
8th Grade Science (Milbank School District 25-4)	41.5	37.8	3.7%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Milbank Middle School - 02)	65.5	46.4	19.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Milbank School District 25-4)	61.3	56.8	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Milbank Middle School - 02)	53.2	40.5	12.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Milbank School District 25-4)	43	47.9	4.8%
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	239	229	4.2%
African American	0	3
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	26	16	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	207	193	6.8%
Two or More Races	4	17	325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.4%	26.2%	5.2%

Schools Near Milbank 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
Milbank Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	1001 E Park Ave	Milbank	57252	Grant County	Milbank School District 25-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 432-5519	229	15	14.9	26.2%	193 (84.3%)	3 (1.3%)	16 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	65.5	38^th of 147 public middle schools	74.1%		49.7	81^st of 150 public middle schools	46.0%	43	63.5	55.4	46.2	55.4	63.5	50.0	44.6	53.1	40.0	$11,201	$905	$10,296
Big Stone City Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	655 Walnut St	Big Stone City	57216	Grant County	Big Stone City School District 25-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 862-8108	19	4	4.5	21.1%	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				81.3				87.5		$36,833	$1,538	$35,294
Wilmot Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	800 Ordway St	Wilmot	57279	Roberts County	Wilmot School District 54-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 938-4647	34	4	8.4	47.1%	23 (67.6%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	18.9	128^th of 147 public middle schools	12.9%		17.3	134^th of 150 public middle schools	10.7%	6	37.9	28.6	36.4	35.2	31.0	7.1	18.2	22.2	27.3	$14,200	$1,068	$13,132

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