Tea Area Middle School - 02

Summary:

Tea Area Middle School - 02 is a public middle school serving 563 students in grades 6-8 in the Tea Area School District 41-5 in South Dakota. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating, ranging from 39th to 118th out of all South Dakota middle schools and receiving between 1 and 4 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 56th and received a 3-star rating.

Tea Area Middle School - 02 has shown mixed performance, with some areas of strength and others that require attention. Female students have consistently outperformed male students, ranking in the top 30-40% of South Dakota middle schools, while Hispanic students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 10%. The school's performance in English Language Arts has declined over the past few years, while its Mathematics performance has remained more consistent. Interestingly, 8th-grade students at the school have consistently underperformed compared to 6th and 7th-grade students in both subjects.

When compared to nearby schools like Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 and Harrisburg South Middle School - 03, Tea Area Middle School - 02 has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as lower statewide rankings and ratings. This suggests that the school may have room for improvement compared to its peers. By closely examining the data and addressing areas of concern, such as the underperformance of 8th-grade students and the achievement gap for Hispanic students, Tea Area Middle School - 02 can work to enhance student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 515 W Brian St
       Tea, SD  57064


(605) 498-2700

District: Tea Area School District 41-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,113 Help


Students who attend Tea Area Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:    Tea Area High School - 03

Feeder schools for Tea Area Middle School - 02:

Elementary:    Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.8% Help


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Compare Details Tea Area Middle School - 02 ranks better than 61.9% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.28. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tea Area Middle School - 02 is 17.4. (See more...)
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Compare Tea Area Middle School - 02 employs 31.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tea Area Middle School - 02 is $9,113.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tea Area Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Tea Area Middle School - 02 56th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Tea Area Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:
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Tea Area School District 41-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Tea Area School District 41-5 37th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tea Area Middle School - 02

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Rank History for all students at Tea Area Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.89 122nd 134 9.0%
2005 26.20 122nd 136 10.3%
2006 24.29 126th 141 10.6%
2007 43.18 107th 136 21.3%
2008 34.86 114th 136 16.2%
2009 37.23 114th 139 18.0%
2010 42.23 106th 139 23.7%
2011 33.75 114th 140 18.6%
2012 36.01 112th 146 23.3%
2013 38.92 118th 145 18.6%
2015 42.34 92nd 145 36.6%
2016 42.59 102nd 147 30.6%
2017 45.72 94th 146 35.6%
2018 54.17 69th 147 53.1%
2019 42.25 99th 149 33.6%
2021 51.23 68th 145 53.1%
2022 68.27 39th 143 72.7%
2023 61.10 48th 150 68.0%
2024 59.28 56th 147 61.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tea Area Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.29 17th 25 32.0%
2023 45.28 16th 27 40.7%
2024 63.39 8th 29 72.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tea Area Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.24 44th 71 38.0%
2019 30.40 62nd 79 21.5%
2021 36.73 44th 63 30.2%
2022 62.69 12th 46 73.9%
2023 57.62 26th 70 62.9%
2024 50.24 32nd 65 50.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Tea Area Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.64 42nd 99 57.6%
2019 47.79 63rd 107 41.1%
2021 56.14 50th 113 55.8%
2022 66.86 28th 102 72.5%
2023 62.53 41st 112 63.4%
2024 65.06 28th 107 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Tea Area Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.40 53rd 111 52.3%
2019 38.67 72nd 110 34.5%
2021 45.85 63rd 115 45.2%
2022 65.29 31st 104 70.2%
2023 57.92 39th 116 66.4%
2024 52.41 55th 115 52.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tea Area Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.51 24th 26 7.7%
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Rank History for White students at Tea Area Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.32 70th 131 46.6%
2019 38.20 91st 136 33.1%
2021 46.42 77th 136 43.4%
2022 63.44 45th 132 65.9%
2023 56.24 51st 136 62.5%
2024 58.95 54th 132 59.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Tea Area Middle School - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 158 5 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 196 4 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 222 4 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 237 5 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 238 7 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 252
2009 256 7 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 264 4 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 274 3 0 8 5 1 2 0 293
2012 284 5 0 9 7 0 4 0 309
2013 288 2 1 7 9 0 9 0 316
2014 306 4 2 7 4 0 15 0 338
2015 302 7 1 6 5 1 16 0 338
2016 308 4 2 8 1 1 17 0 341
2017 423 12 0 12 8 1 21 0 477
2018 471 10 0 18 6 0 28 0 533
2019 500 20 1 23 6 0 29 0 579
2020 389 16 1 19 6 0 25 0 456
2021 440 12 1 18 8 1 20 0 500
2022 479 13 1 19 7 1 25 0 545
2023 480 19 2 27 8 0 27 0 563
2024 461 26 4 29 9 0 27 0 556

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 Tea Area Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 165 10.9 15.1 3.6
2005 205 11.9 17.2 21.5
2006 232 13.8 16.8 14.2
2007 247 14.7 16.8 16.6
2008 252 15.4 16.4 21.8
2009 277 17.1 16.2 25.3
2010 281 17.8 15.7 21
2011 293 17.2 17.0 24.2
2012 309 16.4 18.7 21.7
2013 316 16.7 18.8 24.1
2014 338 17.7 19.0 25.4
2015 338 20.0 16.9 19.8
2016 341 20.0 17.0 16.7
2017 477 31.5 15.1 17.8
2018 533 31.9 16.6 18.9
2019 579 34.3 16.8 19.9
2020 456 25.3 18.0 20.2
2021 500 26.4 18.8 19
2022 545 28.6 18.9 9.9
2023 563 31.7 17.7 13.9
2024 556 31.7 17.4 19.8

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 Tea Area Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 165 10.9 15.1 3.6
2005 205 11.9 17.2 21.5
2006 232 13.8 16.8 14.2
2007 247 14.7 16.8 16.6
2008 252 15.4 16.4 21.8
2009 277 17.1 16.2 25.3
2010 281 17.8 15.7 21
2011 293 17.2 17.0 24.2
2012 309 16.4 18.7 21.7
2013 316 16.7 18.8 24.1
2014 338 17.7 19.0 25.4
2015 338 20.0 16.9 19.8
2016 341 20.0 17.0 16.7
2017 477 31.5 15.1 17.8
2018 533 31.9 16.6 18.9
2019 579 34.3 16.8 19.9
2020 456 25.3 18.0 20.2
2021 500 26.4 18.8 19
2022 545 28.6 18.9 9.9
2023 563 31.7 17.7 13.9
2024 556 31.7 17.4 19.8

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 Tea Area Middle School - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $204 (2.8%) $7,208 (97.2%) $7,412
2021 $198 (2.6%) $7,500 (97.4%) $7,698
2022 $329 (4.3%) $7,300 (95.7%) $7,630
2023 $448 (4.9%) $8,665 (95.1%) $9,113

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tea Area Middle School - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 48th of 150 Middle schools
 34.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area Middle School - 02)37.550.6
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area School District 41-5)37.550.6
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tea Area Middle School - 02)38.846.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tea Area School District 41-5)38.846.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area Middle School - 02)52.341.4
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area School District 41-5)52.341.4
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tea Area Middle School - 02)52.350.3
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tea Area School District 41-5)52.350.3
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area Middle School - 02)41.548.6
 7.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area School District 41-5)40.548.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tea Area Middle School - 02)37.451.9
 14.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tea Area School District 41-5)36.551.9
 15.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Tea Area Middle School - 02)43.145.9
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Tea Area School District 41-5)42.145.9
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tea Area Middle School - 02)48.346.7
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tea Area School District 41-5)56.756.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tea Area Middle School - 02)44.449.6
 5.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tea Area School District 41-5)51.355.1
 3.8%
   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 Students579563
 2.8%
African American2019
 5%
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2327
 17.4%
Pacific Islander00
White500480
 4%
Two or More Races2927
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.9%13.9%
 6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 556 students attended Tea Area Middle School - 02.

Students who attend Tea Area Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend Tea Area High School - 03

Students at Tea Area Middle School - 02 are 83% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% American Indian.

Tea Area Middle School - 02 ranks 56th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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