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Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Summary:

Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 is a small public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Alcester, South Dakota, with a student population of just 53. Unfortunately, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, with proficiency rates of only 36.73% in English Language Arts and 24.49% in Math for the 2023-2024 school year, well below the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively.

The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.6% to 24.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly white, and it has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared to nearby schools like Canton Middle School and Centerville Middle School, which are ranked 33rd and 63rd out of 147 middle schools in the state, respectively, Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 performs significantly worse, ranking 119th out of 147 middle schools in the current 2023-2024 school year.

The school's declining performance over the years, from a ranking of 42nd out of 147 middle schools in 2015-2016 to 119th out of 147 in the current school year, is a concerning trend. The data also shows notable differences in academic achievement between male and female students, with the female students ranking 45th out of 112 middle schools, while the male students ranked 99th out of 115 middle schools in the state. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions to improve student outcomes will be crucial for the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1.


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Public 7-8

 409 E 6th St
       Alcester, SD  57001

(605) 934-1890

District: Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,451 Help


Students who attend Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:    Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Feeder schools for Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03:

Elementary:    Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  53

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Compare Details Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 ranks worse than 81% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 is $9,451.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 119th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 104th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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Rank History for all students at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.93 4th 133 97.0%
2004 66.45 32nd 134 76.1%
2005 54.27 75th 136 44.9%
2006 66.89 40th 141 71.6%
2007 52.13 82nd 136 39.7%
2008 56.02 75th 136 44.9%
2009 68.47 37th 139 73.4%
2010 43.70 104th 139 25.2%
2011 42.70 100th 140 28.6%
2012 34.60 116th 146 20.5%
2013 27.70 130th 145 10.3%
2015 42.32 93rd 145 35.9%
2016 63.68 42nd 147 71.4%
2017 44.24 97th 146 33.6%
2018 45.33 92nd 147 37.4%
2019 19.35 128th 149 14.1%
2021 34.57 109th 145 24.8%
2022 47.46 79th 143 44.8%
2023 38.20 97th 150 35.3%
2024 24.40 119th 147 19.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.10 80th 107 25.2%
2021 28.81 91st 113 19.5%
2022 41.83 67th 102 34.3%
2023 59.73 45th 112 59.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.26 100th 110 9.1%
2021 41.46 67th 115 41.7%
2022 52.11 48th 104 53.8%
2023 35.46 84th 116 27.6%
2024 21.01 99th 115 13.9%
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Rank History for White students at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.50 82nd 131 37.4%
2019 14.95 125th 136 8.1%
2021 26.49 111th 136 18.4%
2022 45.83 74th 132 43.9%
2023 33.62 99th 136 27.2%
2024 18.09 120th 132 9.1%
See the entire list of Best South Dakota Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

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Enrollment information for Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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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 64 64
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 86 86
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 73 73
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 73 73
1993 71 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1994 167 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 169
1995 93 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1996 93 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1997 94 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1998 100 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1999 97 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2000 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2001 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2002 55 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2003 55 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2004 55 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2005 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2006 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2007 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2008 45 n/a n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a 0 47
2009 35 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 45 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 49
2011 45 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 48
2012 38 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 39
2013 45 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 46
2014 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52
2015 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 34
2016 37 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 40
2017 45 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 50
2018 34 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 38
2019 51 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 56
2020 55 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 60
2021 45 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 50
2022 50 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 57
2023 46 0 0 3 1 1 2 0 53

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 Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 64 2.5 25.6 n/a
1990 86 4.6 18.6 n/a
1991 73 3.8 19.2 n/a
1992 73 3.8 19.2 n/a
1993 73 10.0 7.3 n/a
1994 169 10.7 15.8 n/a
1995 96 5.2 18.5 n/a
1996 96 5.2 18.5 n/a
1997 96 5.6 17.1 17.7
1998 101 5.7 17.7 26.7
1999 98 5.5 17.8 24.5
2000 75 5.5 13.6 22.7
2001 78 4.2 18.6 29.5
2002 56 4.3 13.0 23.2
2003 56 4.3 13.0 23.2
2004 56 3.3 17.0 25
2005 42 3.9 10.8 26.2
2006 45 3.6 12.5 22.2
2007 58 4.4 13.2 13.8
2008 47 4.2 11.2 21.3
2009 39 4.1 9.3 25.6
2010 49 3.1 15.7 32.7
2011 48 2.6 17.9 35.4
2012 39 2.5 15.3 41
2013 46 3.3 13.6 30.4
2014 52 3.0 17.2 25
2015 34 3.0 11.3 20.6
2016 40 4.0 10.0 30
2017 50 4.0 12.2 36
2018 38 3.0 12.2 28.9
2019 56 3.3 16.8 32.1
2020 60 4.3 13.9 30
2021 50 3.7 13.2 24
2022 57 4.7 12.0 21.1
2023 53 4.1 12.6 34

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 Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 64 2.5 25.6 n/a
1990 86 4.6 18.6 n/a
1991 73 3.8 19.2 n/a
1992 73 3.8 19.2 n/a
1993 73 10.0 7.3 n/a
1994 169 10.7 15.8 n/a
1995 96 5.2 18.5 n/a
1996 96 5.2 18.5 n/a
1997 96 5.6 17.1 17.7
1998 101 5.7 17.7 26.7
1999 98 5.5 17.8 24.5
2000 75 5.5 13.6 22.7
2001 78 4.2 18.6 29.5
2002 56 4.3 13.0 23.2
2003 56 4.3 13.0 23.2
2004 56 3.3 17.0 25
2005 42 3.9 10.8 26.2
2006 45 3.6 12.5 22.2
2007 58 4.4 13.2 13.8
2008 47 4.2 11.2 21.3
2009 39 4.1 9.3 25.6
2010 49 3.1 15.7 32.7
2011 48 2.6 17.9 35.4
2012 39 2.5 15.3 41
2013 46 3.3 13.6 30.4
2014 52 3.0 17.2 25
2015 34 3.0 11.3 20.6
2016 40 4.0 10.0 30
2017 50 4.0 12.2 36
2018 38 3.0 12.2 28.9
2019 56 3.3 16.8 32.1
2020 60 4.3 13.9 30
2021 50 3.7 13.2 24
2022 57 4.7 12.0 21.1
2023 53 4.1 12.6 34

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 Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $00 (0.0%) $8,550 (100.0%) $8,550
2021 $06 (0.1%) $9,306 (99.9%) $9,311
2022 $287 (3.2%) $8,632 (96.8%) $8,919
2023 $114 (1.2%) $9,338 (98.8%) $9,451

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

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 128th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 97th of 150 Middle schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)30.338.1
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)30.338.1
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)36.438.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)36.438.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)34.842.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)34.842.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)30.410.7
 19.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)30.410.7
 19.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)26.150
 23.9%
   8th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)26.150
 23.9%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)32.140.8
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)41.246.2
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03)33.922.5
 11.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)30.536.8
 6.3%
   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 Students5653
 5.4%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander01
White5146
 9.8%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.1%34%
 1.8%

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Students who attend Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 usually go on to attend Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Students at Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 53 students attended Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03.

Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03 ranks in the bottom 19.0% of South Dakota middle schools.


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