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Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

Summary:

Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 is a small public middle school in Forestburg, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with just 30 students. The school is part of the Sanborn Central School District 55-5, which is ranked 61 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 has shown strong performance in English Language Arts (ELA), with a higher percentage of students proficient or better compared to the state average. In 8th grade, the school's ELA proficiency rate was an impressive 75%, significantly outperforming the state's 48.52%. However, the school's performance in Mathematics and Science has been more mixed, with lower proficiency rates in 8th grade compared to the district and state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also fluctuated, ranging from 6% to 10% over the past two years.

With its small size of just 30 students, Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 may experience some variability in its academic metrics, as the performance of a small number of students can have a significant impact on the overall data. Unfortunately, the provided information does not include data on any nearby middle schools for comparison, so it's difficult to assess the school's performance relative to its peers. Nonetheless, the school's strengths in ELA and its commitment to providing a quality education in a small-school setting are noteworthy.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 40405 SD Hwy 34
       Forestburg, SD  57314

(605) 495-4183

District: Sanborn Central School District 55-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,220 Help


Students who attend Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:    Sanborn Central High School - 01

Feeder schools for Sanborn Central Middle School - 02:

Elementary:    Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  30

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.3% Help


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Compare Details Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 ranks worse than 59.2% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.56. (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 Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 is $14,220.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sanborn Central Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 87th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Sanborn Central School District 55-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanborn Central School District 55-5 61st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

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Rank History for all students at Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.57 91st 133 31.6%
2004 58.00 68th 134 49.3%
2005 48.52 94th 136 30.9%
2006 69.53 31st 141 78.0%
2007 79.71 10th 136 92.6%
2008 75.10 15th 136 89.0%
2009 88.13 1st 139 99.3%
2010 65.88 43rd 139 69.1%
2011 66.68 44th 140 68.6%
2012 90.25 1st 146 99.3%
2013 70.32 33rd 145 77.2%
2015 42.46 90th 145 37.9%
2016 47.18 87th 147 40.8%
2017 56.40 64th 146 56.2%
2018 55.21 67th 147 54.4%
2019 52.87 72nd 149 51.7%
2024 45.56 87th 147 40.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.96 71st 131 45.8%
2019 38.63 90th 136 33.8%
2024 37.44 96th 132 27.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1994 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1995 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1996 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1997 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1998 63 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1999 62 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2000 47 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2001 52 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 57
2002 60 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2003 60 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2004 48 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2005 55 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2006 58 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 59
2007 49 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 50
2008 38 n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 39
2009 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2010 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2011 36 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 37
2012 34 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 35
2013 38 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 41
2014 36 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 38
2015 30 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 34
2016 28 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 31
2017 36 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 40
2018 39 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 42
2019 33 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 35
2020 30 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 32
2021 21 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 23
2022 28 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 31
2023 24 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 30

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 Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 95 4.1 23.2 n/a
1994 69 5.1 13.5 n/a
1995 77 5.3 14.5 n/a
1996 77 5.3 14.5 n/a
1997 77 7.1 10.8 27.3
1998 64 6.0 10.7 46.9
1999 64 5.0 12.8 53.1
2000 52 5.0 10.4 34.6
2001 57 5.3 10.8 33.3
2002 61 5.7 10.7 39.3
2003 61 5.7 10.7 39.3
2004 50 5.5 9.1 56
2005 57 4.5 12.7 47.4
2006 59 4.3 13.7 47.5
2007 50 4.5 11.1 44
2008 39 4.5 8.7 61.5
2009 34 4.5 7.6 41.2
2010 31 4.1 7.4 51.6
2011 37 3.6 10.1 54.1
2012 35 3.8 9.1 31.4
2013 41 3.8 10.5 39
2014 38 4.0 9.4 52.6
2015 34 4.0 8.5 64.7
2016 31 4.0 7.7 54.8
2017 40 3.7 10.7 35
2018 42 3.6 11.4 28.6
2019 35 4.4 7.9 20
2020 32 4.4 7.2 31.3
2021 23 4.2 5.3 21.7
2022 31 3.6 8.5 16.1
2023 30 4.5 6.6 23.3

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 Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 95 4.1 23.2 n/a
1994 69 5.1 13.5 n/a
1995 77 5.3 14.5 n/a
1996 77 5.3 14.5 n/a
1997 77 7.1 10.8 27.3
1998 64 6.0 10.7 46.9
1999 64 5.0 12.8 53.1
2000 52 5.0 10.4 34.6
2001 57 5.3 10.8 33.3
2002 61 5.7 10.7 39.3
2003 61 5.7 10.7 39.3
2004 50 5.5 9.1 56
2005 57 4.5 12.7 47.4
2006 59 4.3 13.7 47.5
2007 50 4.5 11.1 44
2008 39 4.5 8.7 61.5
2009 34 4.5 7.6 41.2
2010 31 4.1 7.4 51.6
2011 37 3.6 10.1 54.1
2012 35 3.8 9.1 31.4
2013 41 3.8 10.5 39
2014 38 4.0 9.4 52.6
2015 34 4.0 8.5 64.7
2016 31 4.0 7.7 54.8
2017 40 3.7 10.7 35
2018 42 3.6 11.4 28.6
2019 35 4.4 7.9 20
2020 32 4.4 7.2 31.3
2021 23 4.2 5.3 21.7
2022 31 3.6 8.5 16.1
2023 30 4.5 6.6 23.3

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 Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $536 (4.0%) $12,875 (96.0%) $13,411
2021 $926 (5.9%) $14,754 (94.1%) $15,680
2022 $1,130 (8.4%) $12,317 (91.6%) $13,447
2023 $1,239 (8.7%) $12,981 (91.3%) $14,220

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanborn Central 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Central Middle School - 02)61.569.2
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)61.576.5
 14.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sanborn Central Middle School - 02)61.530.8
 30.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)61.541.2
 20.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanborn Central Middle School - 02)66.773.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)62.454.8
 7.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Sanborn Central Middle School - 02)54.543.3
 11.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)47.345.2
 2.1%
   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 Students3530
 14.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White3324
 27.3%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%23.3%
 3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

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

Students at Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Sanborn Central Middle School - 02.

Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 ranks 87th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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