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Howard Junior High - 05

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Howard Junior High - 05 is a public middle school located in Howard, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 79 students. The school is part of the Howard School District 48-3, which is ranked 13th out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Howard Junior High - 05 has consistently performed well on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding the state averages across multiple grade levels and school years. The school's performance is particularly strong in 6th and 7th grade ELA and Math, with proficiency rates often exceeding 70%. However, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math are lower, suggesting a potential need for targeted interventions or support in these grade levels. Additionally, female students at the school have consistently outperformed their male counterparts, ranking among the top 5-9 middle schools in the state for female students over the past three school years.

The school has seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism rates, from 11.7% in 2021-2022 to 8.1% in 2023-2024, which is a positive trend. Howard School District 48-3 also has relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $10,788 to $11,740 over the past four school years, and a favorable student-teacher ratio between 14.5 and 17.1 over the same period. These factors indicate that the district is investing resources to support student learning and provide a conducive learning environment.


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Public 6-8

 500 N Section Line
       Howard, SD  57349

(605) 772-5515

District: Howard School District 48-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,788 Help


Students who attend Howard Junior High - 05 usually attend:

High:    Howard High School - 01

Feeder schools for Howard Junior High - 05:

Elementary:    Howard Elementary - 02
    Shannon Colony Elementary - 08

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Hispanic:
2.5%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.4% Help


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Compare Details Howard Junior High - 05 ranks better than 68.7% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.39. (See more...)
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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 Howard Junior High - 05 is $10,788.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howard Junior High - 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard Junior High - 05 46th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Howard Junior High - 05 in the ranking list.)

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Howard School District 48-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard School District 48-3 13th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all students at Howard Junior High - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.12 84th 133 36.8%
2004 39.38 108th 134 19.4%
2005 63.25 49th 136 64.0%
2006 49.62 90th 141 36.2%
2007 63.91 47th 136 65.4%
2008 46.47 95th 136 30.1%
2009 54.15 75th 139 46.0%
2010 61.40 58th 139 58.3%
2011 22.96 126th 140 10.0%
2012 50.63 86th 146 41.1%
2013 61.67 58th 145 60.0%
2015 51.90 68th 145 53.1%
2016 89.90 2nd 147 98.6%
2017 87.26 6th 146 95.9%
2018 55.81 63rd 147 57.1%
2019 47.63 82nd 149 45.0%
2021 57.25 58th 145 60.0%
2022 81.39 11th 143 92.3%
2023 74.45 26th 150 82.7%
2024 63.39 46th 147 68.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Howard Junior High - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.47 41st 107 61.7%
2021 43.78 72nd 113 36.3%
2022 80.94 9th 102 91.2%
2023 87.27 5th 112 95.5%
2024 90.92 3rd 107 97.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Howard Junior High - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.65 68th 111 38.7%
2019 39.39 71st 110 35.5%
2021 65.35 29th 115 74.8%
2022 79.42 8th 104 92.3%
2023 55.65 47th 116 59.5%
2024 42.01 76th 115 33.9%
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Rank History for White students at Howard Junior High - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.29 75th 131 42.7%
2019 48.08 70th 136 48.5%
2021 45.02 82nd 136 39.7%
2022 72.77 22nd 132 83.3%
2023 70.30 26th 136 80.9%
2024 60.07 49th 132 62.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Howard Junior High - 05

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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 94 94
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 93 93
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 90 90
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 90 90
1993 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1994 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1995 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1996 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1997 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1998 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1999 94 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2000 94 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 97
2001 82 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 85
2002 82 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2003 82 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2004 69 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2005 55 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 58
2006 68 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2007 63 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2008 47 n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 49
2009 51 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2010 54 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2011 46 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 47
2012 41 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 43
2013 49 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 51
2014 46 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 49
2015 50 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 52
2016 50 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 51
2017 39 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 42
2018 52 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 58
2019 57 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 63
2020 50 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 52
2021 48 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 50
2022 49 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 50
2023 74 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 79

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 Howard Junior High - 05

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 94 6.0 15.6 n/a
1990 93 5.3 17.5 n/a
1991 90 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 90 n/a n/a n/a
1993 98 5.5 17.8 n/a
1994 102 6.3 16.2 n/a
1995 95 5.3 17.9 n/a
1996 95 5.3 17.9 n/a
1997 100 4.6 21.7 22
1998 102 4.8 21.3 31.4
1999 95 5.1 18.6 36.8
2000 97 4.4 22.0 29.9
2001 85 4.8 17.7 32.9
2002 84 4.8 17.5 29.8
2003 84 4.8 17.5 29.8
2004 70 5.4 13.0 25.7
2005 58 5.5 10.5 39.7
2006 71 5.3 13.4 32.4
2007 65 5.2 12.5 30.8
2008 49 5.3 9.2 24.5
2009 56 4.9 11.4 37.5
2010 58 5.1 11.2 29.3
2011 47 5.1 9.0 27.7
2012 43 5.3 8.1 23.3
2013 51 5.0 10.0 31.4
2014 49 5.2 9.3 42.9
2015 52 5.0 10.4 34.6
2016 51 5.0 10.2 19.6
2017 42 4.0 10.4 16.7
2018 58 3.9 14.5 24.1
2019 63 3.9 15.7 22.2
2020 52 3.7 13.7 26.9
2021 50 3.0 16.3 22
2022 50 3.4 14.5 8
2023 79 4.6 17.1 11.4

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 Howard Junior High - 05

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 94 6.0 15.6 n/a
1990 93 5.3 17.5 n/a
1991 90 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 90 n/a n/a n/a
1993 98 5.5 17.8 n/a
1994 102 6.3 16.2 n/a
1995 95 5.3 17.9 n/a
1996 95 5.3 17.9 n/a
1997 100 4.6 21.7 22
1998 102 4.8 21.3 31.4
1999 95 5.1 18.6 36.8
2000 97 4.4 22.0 29.9
2001 85 4.8 17.7 32.9
2002 84 4.8 17.5 29.8
2003 84 4.8 17.5 29.8
2004 70 5.4 13.0 25.7
2005 58 5.5 10.5 39.7
2006 71 5.3 13.4 32.4
2007 65 5.2 12.5 30.8
2008 49 5.3 9.2 24.5
2009 56 4.9 11.4 37.5
2010 58 5.1 11.2 29.3
2011 47 5.1 9.0 27.7
2012 43 5.3 8.1 23.3
2013 51 5.0 10.0 31.4
2014 49 5.2 9.3 42.9
2015 52 5.0 10.4 34.6
2016 51 5.0 10.2 19.6
2017 42 4.0 10.4 16.7
2018 58 3.9 14.5 24.1
2019 63 3.9 15.7 22.2
2020 52 3.7 13.7 26.9
2021 50 3.0 16.3 22
2022 50 3.4 14.5 8
2023 79 4.6 17.1 11.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Howard Junior High - 05

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $279 (2.4%) $11,321 (97.6%) $11,601
2021 $634 (5.4%) $11,106 (94.6%) $11,740
2022 $407 (3.5%) $11,098 (96.5%) $11,505
2023 $499 (4.6%) $10,289 (95.4%) $10,788

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard Junior High - 05

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 82nd of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 26th of 150 Middle schools
 37.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Junior High - 05)63.640
 23.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Howard School District 48-3)65.248.3
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howard Junior High - 05)54.544
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Howard School District 48-3)56.551.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Junior High - 05)47.564
 16.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Howard School District 48-3)48.863.3
 14.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howard Junior High - 05)42.560
 17.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Howard School District 48-3)44.260
 15.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Howard Junior High - 05)3052
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Howard School District 48-3)27.946.7
 18.8%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Howard Junior High - 05)53.255.3
 2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Howard School District 48-3)63.762.7
 1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Howard Junior High - 05)46.859.2
 12.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Howard School District 48-3)48.662.2
 13.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6379
 25.4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White5774
 29.8%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.2%11.4%
 10.8%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Howard Junior High - 05.

Howard Junior High - 05 ranks 46th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Howard Junior High - 05 are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Howard Junior High - 05 usually go on to attend Howard High School - 01


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