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Bison Junior High - 04

Summary:

Bison Junior High - 04 is a public middle school in Bison, South Dakota, serving 24 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Bison School District 52-1, which is ranked 81 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bison Junior High - 04 has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 15th out of 147 middle schools in 2023-2024 (5-star rating) to a low of 127th out of 147 in 2017-2018 (1-star rating). However, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the district and state in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. This improvement may be linked to a notable decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 32.0% in 2021-2022 to 8.3% in 2022-2023. The school serves a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds, with the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch fluctuating between 12.5% and 43.33%.

Despite the school's recent academic success, the volatility in its performance suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent achievement. Ensuring equitable access to resources and support for all students, regardless of their background, could be an important consideration for the school and district. Additionally, examining the allocation of resources, such as the decrease in per-student spending and fluctuations in student-teacher ratio, may impact the school's ability to provide a high-quality educational experience.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 200 E Carr St
       Bison, SD  57620

(605) 244-5271

District: Bison School District 52-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,546 Help


Students who attend Bison Junior High - 04 usually attend:

High:    Bison High School - 01

Feeder schools for Bison Junior High - 04:

Elementary:    Bison Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  20

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Hispanic:
5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bison Junior High - 04 ranks better than 89.8% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.78. (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 (95%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bison Junior High - 04 is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Bison Junior High - 04 employs 1.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bison Junior High - 04 is $13,546.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bison Junior High - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Bison Junior High - 04 15th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Bison Junior High - 04 in the ranking list.)

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Bison School District 52-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bison School District 52-1 81st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bison Junior High - 04

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Rank History for all students at Bison Junior High - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 65.13 43rd 139 69.1%
2010 53.25 82nd 139 41.0%
2011 66.68 43rd 140 69.3%
2012 76.76 12th 146 91.8%
2013 45.09 98th 145 32.4%
2017 57.70 59th 146 59.6%
2018 23.84 127th 147 13.6%
2021 27.82 119th 145 17.9%
2022 34.73 103rd 143 28.0%
2023 28.75 118th 150 21.3%
2024 81.78 15th 147 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bison Junior High - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.16 76th 115 33.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bison Junior High - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.22 117th 131 10.7%
2021 17.88 123rd 136 9.6%
2023 25.82 113th 136 16.9%
2024 73.04 24th 132 81.8%
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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 Bison Junior High - 04

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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 34 34
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 25 25
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 27 27
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 27 27
1993 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
1994 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1995 40 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 41
1996 40 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 41
1997 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1998 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1999 28 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2000 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2001 22 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 23
2002 16 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 18
2003 16 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 18
2004 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2005 17 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2006 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2007 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2008 18 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 18
2009 27 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 28
2010 29 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2011 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23
2012 26 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 27
2013 26 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 27
2014 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
2015 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2016 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2017 20 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 23
2018 20 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 25
2019 14 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 16
2020 26 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 27
2021 27 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 30
2022 21 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 25
2023 22 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 24
2024 19 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20

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 Bison Junior High - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 34 2.6 13.0 n/a
1990 25 2.0 12.5 n/a
1991 27 2.0 13.5 n/a
1992 27 2.0 13.5 n/a
1993 40 2.9 13.8 n/a
1994 34 3.2 10.6 n/a
1995 41 3.2 12.8 n/a
1996 41 3.2 12.8 n/a
1997 34 2.7 12.6 47.1
1998 27 2.6 10.4 63
1999 28 2.7 10.4 53.6
2000 32 2.7 11.9 43.8
2001 23 2.2 10.5 56.5
2002 18 2.3 7.8 66.7
2003 18 2.3 7.8 66.7
2004 19 2.2 8.6 36.8
2005 17 1.9 8.9 47.1
2006 16 1.7 9.4 56.3
2007 14 1.7 8.2 21.4
2008 18 2.1 8.6 33.3
2009 28 1.9 14.7 21.4
2010 30 2.1 13.7 26.7
2011 23 2.9 7.8 26.1
2012 27 2.5 10.6 33.3
2013 27 2.4 11.1 44.4
2014 19 2.2 8.5 52.6
2015 15 2.0 7.5 46.7
2016 18 2.0 9.0 50
2017 23 2.1 10.8 43.5
2018 25 2.3 10.6 48
2019 16 2.2 7.2 50
2020 27 2.3 11.4 51.9
2021 30 2.1 13.9 43.3
2022 25 2.2 11.0 12
2023 24 2.0 11.5 12.5
2024 20 1.5 13.2 15

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 Bison Junior High - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 34 2.6 13.0 n/a
1990 25 2.0 12.5 n/a
1991 27 2.0 13.5 n/a
1992 27 2.0 13.5 n/a
1993 40 2.9 13.8 n/a
1994 34 3.2 10.6 n/a
1995 41 3.2 12.8 n/a
1996 41 3.2 12.8 n/a
1997 34 2.7 12.6 47.1
1998 27 2.6 10.4 63
1999 28 2.7 10.4 53.6
2000 32 2.7 11.9 43.8
2001 23 2.2 10.5 56.5
2002 18 2.3 7.8 66.7
2003 18 2.3 7.8 66.7
2004 19 2.2 8.6 36.8
2005 17 1.9 8.9 47.1
2006 16 1.7 9.4 56.3
2007 14 1.7 8.2 21.4
2008 18 2.1 8.6 33.3
2009 28 1.9 14.7 21.4
2010 30 2.1 13.7 26.7
2011 23 2.9 7.8 26.1
2012 27 2.5 10.6 33.3
2013 27 2.4 11.1 44.4
2014 19 2.2 8.5 52.6
2015 15 2.0 7.5 46.7
2016 18 2.0 9.0 50
2017 23 2.1 10.8 43.5
2018 25 2.3 10.6 48
2019 16 2.2 7.2 50
2020 27 2.3 11.4 51.9
2021 30 2.1 13.9 43.3
2022 25 2.2 11.0 12
2023 24 2.0 11.5 12.5
2024 20 1.5 13.2 15

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 Bison Junior High - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $116 (0.9%) $12,317 (99.1%) $12,434
2021 $198 (1.7%) $11,546 (98.3%) $11,744
2022 $1,970 (13.8%) $12,337 (86.2%) $14,306
2023 $787 (5.8%) $12,758 (94.2%) $13,546

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bison Junior High - 04

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 (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Bison Junior High - 04)52.950
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bison School District 52-1)4743.7
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Bison Junior High - 04)47.120.8
 26.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bison School District 52-1)4126.8
 14.2%
   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 Students1624
 50%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White1422
 57.1%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%12.5%
 37.5%

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Students who attend Bison Junior High - 04 usually go on to attend Bison High School - 01

In the 2023-24 school year, 20 students attended Bison Junior High - 04.

Bison Junior High - 04 ranks 15th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Students at Bison Junior High - 04 are 95% White, 5% Hispanic.


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