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Sisseton Middle School - 02

Summary:

Sisseton Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Sisseton, South Dakota, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 288 students. The school is part of the Sisseton School District 54-2, which is ranked 119 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sisseton Middle School - 02 has consistently ranked in the bottom third of South Dakota middle schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger that dropped to 0 stars in the 2020-2021 school year. While female students and Native American students perform relatively better, the school's overall academic achievement, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is significantly lower than the state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 29.1% to 36.3% over the past three school years.

Despite the district's increased per-student spending and relatively stable student-teacher ratio, the persistent underperformance of Sisseton Middle School - 02 suggests a need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address the underlying factors contributing to the low academic achievement and disparities among student subgroups. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and fostering a positive school climate that promotes equity and success for all students will be crucial in improving the overall performance of the school.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 516 8th Ave W
       Sisseton, SD  57262

(605) 698-7613

District: Sisseton School District 54-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,843 Help


Students who attend Sisseton Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:    Sisseton High School - 01

Feeder schools for Sisseton Middle School - 02:

Elementary:    Westside Elementary - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
49.7%
White:
23.6%
Two or more races:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


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Compare Details Sisseton Middle School - 02 ranks worse than 88.4% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.62. (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 Student population at Sisseton Middle School - 02 is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (49.7%), White (23.6%), two or more races (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sisseton Middle School - 02 is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Sisseton Middle School - 02 employs 24.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sisseton Middle School - 02 is $12,843.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sisseton Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Sisseton Middle School - 02 130th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Sisseton Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Sisseton School District 54-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Sisseton School District 54-2 119th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sisseton Middle School - 02

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Rank History for all students at Sisseton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 19.97 125th 136 8.1%
2009 11.33 130th 139 6.5%
2010 11.56 129th 139 7.2%
2011 25.69 123rd 140 12.1%
2012 19.66 133rd 146 8.9%
2013 22.23 133rd 145 8.3%
2015 17.50 131st 145 9.7%
2016 26.99 126th 147 14.3%
2017 33.56 113th 146 22.6%
2018 23.12 129th 147 12.2%
2019 13.60 134th 149 10.1%
2021 13.98 133rd 145 8.3%
2022 19.56 126th 143 11.9%
2023 19.60 127th 150 15.3%
2024 17.62 130th 147 11.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sisseton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.78 12th 22 45.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sisseton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.57 29th 32 9.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sisseton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 64th 71 9.9%
2019 13.59 71st 79 10.1%
2021 22.42 56th 63 11.1%
2022 44.76 26th 46 43.5%
2023 23.62 60th 70 14.3%
2024 23.33 57th 65 12.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sisseton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.15 86th 99 13.1%
2019 11.16 98th 107 8.4%
2021 11.22 105th 113 7.1%
2022 23.98 88th 102 13.7%
2023 27.28 91st 112 18.8%
2024 27.54 87th 107 18.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sisseton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.25 97th 111 12.6%
2019 17.54 95th 110 13.6%
2021 22.83 100th 115 13.0%
2022 23.54 94th 104 9.6%
2023 16.59 103rd 116 11.2%
2024 9.26 111th 115 3.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sisseton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.61 17th 30 43.3%
2019 34.45 20th 29 31.0%
2021 30.95 22nd 25 12.0%
2022 58.64 8th 24 66.7%
2023 32.89 21st 27 22.2%
2024 39.56 15th 31 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sisseton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.06 17th 131 87.0%
2019 58.17 49th 136 64.0%
2021 47.54 73rd 136 46.3%
2022 40.03 87th 132 34.1%
2023 46.68 75th 136 44.9%
2024 46.14 75th 132 43.2%
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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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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sisseton Middle School - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2009 87 5 2 1 107 n/a n/a 0 202
2010 91 1 1 1 116 n/a n/a 0 210
2011 87 2 1 3 108 0 0 0 201
2012 77 1 2 1 118 0 2 0 201
2013 75 1 1 4 96 0 0 0 177
2014 69 1 0 4 89 0 4 0 167
2015 60 1 0 6 105 0 3 0 175
2016 58 0 0 3 109 0 7 0 177
2017 55 1 2 10 118 0 3 0 189
2018 51 1 2 7 136 0 5 0 202
2019 51 1 0 9 125 0 10 0 196
2020 54 0 0 15 138 0 17 0 224
2021 78 0 0 24 153 0 30 0 285
2022 78 0 0 21 141 0 38 0 278
2023 69 0 1 23 153 0 42 0 288
2024 70 0 0 23 147 0 56 0 296

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

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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 Sisseton Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 n/a n/a n/a
2009 202 18.2 11.1 52.5
2010 210 17.3 12.1 55.7
2011 201 17.1 11.7 62.2
2012 201 17.3 11.6 60.7
2013 177 17.8 9.9 63.3
2014 167 14.9 11.2 59.3
2015 175 15.0 11.6 66.9
2016 177 14.0 12.6 67.2
2017 189 16.1 11.7 61.9
2018 202 17.5 11.5 61.9
2019 196 16.1 12.1 64.3
2020 224 18.1 12.3 66.1
2021 285 24.4 11.6 56.8
2022 278 22.9 12.1 36.7
2023 288 23.4 12.3 54.5
2024 296 24.5 12.0 58.1

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 Sisseton Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 n/a n/a n/a
2009 202 18.2 11.1 52.5
2010 210 17.3 12.1 55.7
2011 201 17.1 11.7 62.2
2012 201 17.3 11.6 60.7
2013 177 17.8 9.9 63.3
2014 167 14.9 11.2 59.3
2015 175 15.0 11.6 66.9
2016 177 14.0 12.6 67.2
2017 189 16.1 11.7 61.9
2018 202 17.5 11.5 61.9
2019 196 16.1 12.1 64.3
2020 224 18.1 12.3 66.1
2021 285 24.4 11.6 56.8
2022 278 22.9 12.1 36.7
2023 288 23.4 12.3 54.5
2024 296 24.5 12.0 58.1

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 Sisseton Middle School - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,655 (14.9%) $9,474 (85.1%) $11,129
2021 $2,013 (17.5%) $9,515 (82.5%) $11,528
2022 $2,357 (19.8%) $9,574 (80.2%) $11,931
2023 $3,155 (24.6%) $9,688 (75.4%) $12,843

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sisseton Middle School - 02

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 134th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 127th of 150 Middle schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sisseton Middle School - 02)22.541.8
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sisseton School District 54-2)22.541.8
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sisseton Middle School - 02)3122.4
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sisseton School District 54-2)3122.4
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sisseton Middle School - 02)34.340.5
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sisseton School District 54-2)33.840.5
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sisseton Middle School - 02)23.925.7
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sisseton School District 54-2)23.525.7
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sisseton Middle School - 02)28.620
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sisseton School District 54-2)28.620
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sisseton Middle School - 02)15.913.3
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sisseton School District 54-2)15.913.3
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Sisseton Middle School - 02)31.823.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Sisseton School District 54-2)31.823.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sisseton Middle School - 02)28.435.1
 6.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sisseton School District 54-2)34.933.2
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Sisseton Middle School - 02)23.917.7
 6.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sisseton School District 54-2)26.123.1
 3.1%
   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 Students196288
 46.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian125153
 22.4%
Asian01
Hispanic923
 155.6%
Pacific Islander00
White5169
 35.3%
Two or More Races1042
 320%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.3%54.5%
 9.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Sisseton Middle School - 02.

Students who attend Sisseton Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend Sisseton High School - 01

Students at Sisseton Middle School - 02 are 50% American Indian, 24% White, 19% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

Sisseton Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 11.6% of South Dakota middle schools.


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