Is Canistota Middle School - 03 a good school?

Canistota Middle School - 03 ranks 92 nd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Canistota Middle School - 03?

In the 2022-23 school year, 60 students attended Canistota Middle School - 03.

What is the racial makeup of Canistota Middle School - 03?

Students at Canistota Middle School - 03 are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

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Students who attend Canistota Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Canistota High School - 01

Canistota Middle School - 03

Summary:

Canistota Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the small town of Canistota, South Dakota, with a student population of around 60 students. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuating test scores, chronic absenteeism rates, and rankings compared to other middle schools in the state.

Canistota Middle School - 03 has shown some areas of strength, such as increasing per-student spending and past academic achievements. However, the school also faces challenges, including proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.76%) and Mathematics (39.07%) that are below the state averages, and a chronic absenteeism rate that has ranged from 5.8% to 16.6% in recent years. When comparing the school's performance to nearby middle schools, such as Freeman Junior High - 05 and Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04, Canistota Middle School - 03 has consistently underperformed, with lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.

The school's ranking and star ratings from SchoolDigger have also fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 6th out of 147 South Dakota middle schools (5 stars) in 2017-2018 to a low of 92nd out of 147 (2 stars) in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has shown disparities in the performance of different student groups, with its ranking for female students (54th out of 107, 3 stars) being higher than its ranking for male students (77th out of 115, 2 stars) and white students (99th out of 132, 1 star). By closely examining the data and addressing these areas of concern, the Canistota School District 43-1 can work to improve the academic success of all students at Canistota Middle School - 03.

Detail:

Public 6-8

431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012

(605) 296-3458

District: Canistota School District 43-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,136

Students who attend Canistota Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Canistota High School - 01

Feeder schools for Canistota Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Canistota Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 60

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Pacific Islander:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.7%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.24. (See more...)

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 Canistota Middle School - 03 is $13,136.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canistota Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Canistota Middle School - 03 92^nd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Canistota Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Canistota School District 43-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Canistota School District 43-1 47^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Canistota Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	58.03	56^th	133	57.9%
2004	42.62	105^th	134	21.6%
2005	15.76	126^th	136	7.4%
2006	42.09	106^th	141	24.8%
2007	38.33	113^th	136	16.9%
2008	76.17	13^th	136	90.4%
2009	54.81	74^th	139	46.8%
2010	54.31	79^th	139	43.2%
2011	66.40	46^th	140	67.1%
2012	26.54	126^th	146	13.7%
2013	52.14	84^th	145	42.1%
2015	48.95	74^th	145	49.0%
2016	64.82	39^th	147	73.5%
2017	85.44	11^th	146	92.5%
2018	85.69	6^th	147	95.9%
2019	69.07	40^th	149	73.2%
2021	80.42	14^th	145	90.3%
2022	53.66	66^th	143	53.8%
2023	61.94	45^th	150	70.0%
2024	44.24	92^nd	147	37.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Canistota Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2021	59.69	42^nd	113	62.8%
2022	59.65	39^th	102	61.8%
2023	58.18	51^st	112	54.5%
2024	52.55	54^th	107	49.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Canistota Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2021	96.40	1^st	115	99.1%
2022	32.36	81^st	104	22.1%
2024	41.00	77^th	115	33.0%

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Rank History for White students at Canistota Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	82.68	11^th	131	91.6%
2019	66.81	36^th	136	73.5%
2021	75.15	16^th	136	88.2%
2022	45.01	77^th	132	41.7%
2023	53.89	58^th	136	57.4%
2024	36.16	99^th	132	25.0%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	62	62
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	69	69
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	69	69
1993	60	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
1994	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
1995	69	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
1996	69	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
1997	36	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	36
1998	36	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	36
1999	73	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	74
2000	81	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	83
2001	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2002	42	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	43
2003	42	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	43
2004	39	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
2005	42	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	47
2006	43	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
2007	35	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	36
2008	33	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	0	34
2009	30	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	32
2010	38	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	43
2011	44	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	46
2012	36	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	39
2013	45	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	49
2014	46	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	47
2015	41	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	43
2016	35	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	38
2017	40	1	0	2	2	0	0	0	45
2018	42	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	47
2019	40	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	43
2020	48	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	51
2021	49	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	52
2022	58	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	61
2023	55	0	0	3	0	1	1	0	60

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canistota Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	62	3.0	20.6	n/a
1991	69	4.0	17.2	n/a
1992	69	4.0	17.2	n/a
1993	60	5.1	11.8	n/a
1994	67	5.2	12.9	n/a
1995	70	4.9	14.3	n/a
1996	70	4.9	14.3	n/a
1997	36	2.1	17.1	16.7
1998	36	2.9	12.4	77.8
1999	74	5.7	13.0	12.2
2000	83	5.3	15.7	27.7
2001	85	5.6	15.2	29.4
2002	43	5.9	7.3	23.3
2003	43	5.9	7.3	23.3
2004	39	2.0	19.5	n/a
2005	47	2.3	20.4	31.9
2006	43	3.2	13.4	32.6
2007	36	3.0	12.0	33.3
2008	34	2.8	12.1	35.3
2009	32	2.1	15.2	31.3
2010	43	2.0	20.8	27.9
2011	46	2.0	22.3	26.1
2012	39	1.8	20.6	25.6
2013	49	3.2	14.8	34.7
2014	47	2.9	16.0	25.5
2015	43	3.0	14.3	32.6
2016	38	4.0	9.5	28.9
2017	45	3.7	12.0	37.8
2018	47	3.6	13.0	31.9
2019	43	4.0	10.6	30.2
2020	51	4.4	11.5	25.5
2021	52	3.9	13.0	17.3
2022	61	3.9	15.3	11.5
2023	60	4.5	13.2	26.7

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 Canistota Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	62	3.0	20.6	n/a
1991	69	4.0	17.2	n/a
1992	69	4.0	17.2	n/a
1993	60	5.1	11.8	n/a
1994	67	5.2	12.9	n/a
1995	70	4.9	14.3	n/a
1996	70	4.9	14.3	n/a
1997	36	2.1	17.1	16.7
1998	36	2.9	12.4	77.8
1999	74	5.7	13.0	12.2
2000	83	5.3	15.7	27.7
2001	85	5.6	15.2	29.4
2002	43	5.9	7.3	23.3
2003	43	5.9	7.3	23.3
2004	39	2.0	19.5	n/a
2005	47	2.3	20.4	31.9
2006	43	3.2	13.4	32.6
2007	36	3.0	12.0	33.3
2008	34	2.8	12.1	35.3
2009	32	2.1	15.2	31.3
2010	43	2.0	20.8	27.9
2011	46	2.0	22.3	26.1
2012	39	1.8	20.6	25.6
2013	49	3.2	14.8	34.7
2014	47	2.9	16.0	25.5
2015	43	3.0	14.3	32.6
2016	38	4.0	9.5	28.9
2017	45	3.7	12.0	37.8
2018	47	3.6	13.0	31.9
2019	43	4.0	10.6	30.2
2020	51	4.4	11.5	25.5
2021	52	3.9	13.0	17.3
2022	61	3.9	15.3	11.5
2023	60	4.5	13.2	26.7

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 Canistota Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$145 (1.3%)	$10,649 (98.7%)	$10,794
2021	$313 (2.8%)	$10,960 (97.2%)	$11,273
2022	$594 (5.1%)	$11,000 (94.9%)	$11,595
2023	$177 (1.3%)	$12,959 (98.7%)	$13,136

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canistota Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 45^th of 150 Middle schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Canistota Middle School - 03)	58.8	31.6	27.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Canistota School District 43-1)	58.8	31.6	27.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Canistota Middle School - 03)	52.9	47.4	5.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Canistota School District 43-1)	52.9	47.4	5.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Canistota Middle School - 03)	66.7	47.8	18.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Canistota School District 43-1)	66.7	47.8	18.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Canistota Middle School - 03)	66.7	43.5	23.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Canistota School District 43-1)	66.7	43.5	23.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Canistota Middle School - 03)	62.5	84.2	21.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Canistota School District 43-1)	62.5	84.2	21.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Canistota Middle School - 03)	37.5	47.4	9.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Canistota School District 43-1)	37.5	47.4	9.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Canistota Middle School - 03)	50	52.6	2.6%
8th Grade Science (Canistota School District 43-1)	50	52.6	2.6%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Canistota Middle School - 03)	62.2	54.1	8.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Canistota School District 43-1)	71.4	54.7	16.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Canistota Middle School - 03)	51.1	45.9	5.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Canistota School District 43-1)	68.6	55.4	13.2%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	43	60	39.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	40	55	37.5%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	26.7%	3.6%

Schools Near Canistota Middle School - 03

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Canistota Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	60	5	13.2	26.7%	55 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	44.2	92^nd of 147 public middle schools	37.4%		61.9	45^th of 150 public middle schools	70.0%	47		50.0	36.8	44.0	43.8		40.0	36.8	40.0	39.1		44.0		$13,136	$177	$12,959
Montrose Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 363-5025	57	4	15.0	14.0%	53 (93.0%)	1 (1.8%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86.6	11^th of 147 public middle schools	92.5%		52.6	73^rd of 150 public middle schools	51.3%	62		92.3	68.4	50.0	68.0		69.2	68.4	61.1	66.0		72.2		$12,892	$1,032	$11,860
McCook Central Middle School - 03	Public	5-8	200 E Essex	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 425-2264	96	7	13.6	17.7%	85 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	20.7	125^th of 147 public middle schools	15.0%		39.4	95^th of 150 public middle schools	36.7%	30	34.6	37.5	42.3	33.3	36.8	38.5	28.1	30.8	26.7	30.7	26.9	16.7	21.4	$11,949	$916	$11,033
Marion Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	100 S Cedar St	Marion	57043	Turner County	Marion School District 60-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 648-3615	48	2	20.0	18.8%	39 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)	31	109^th of 147 public middle schools	25.9%		57.1	60^th of 150 public middle schools	60.0%	49		12.5	57.9	30.8	35.4		31.3	47.4	30.8	37.5		7.7		$16,242	$153	$16,089
Parker Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	335 W 1st St	Parker	57053	Turner County	Parker School District 60-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 297-3456	72	5	13.8	8.3%	67 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	41.3	96^th of 147 public middle schools	34.7%		49.1	82^nd of 150 public middle schools	45.3%	14			38.7	46.0	42.6			35.5	45.9	41.2		35.1		$9,080	$00	$9,080
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	130 N 6th St	Emery	57332	Hanson County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 449-4271	71	7	10.9	29.6%	63 (88.7%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)	61.8	51^st of 147 public middle schools	65.3%		58.9	55^th of 150 public middle schools	63.3%	4		66.7	72.7	45.0	62.3		40.7	50.0	45.0	44.9		35.0		$12,202	$1,381	$10,822
West Central Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	705 E 2nd St	Hartford	57033	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 528-3799	303	20	14.9	11.2%	283 (93.4%)	3 (1.0%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	51.3	74^th of 147 public middle schools	49.7%		63.6	44^th of 150 public middle schools	70.7%	30		43.0	49.5	50.5	47.7		39.0	48.4	46.7	44.6		40.0		$9,902	$324	$9,578
Freeman Junior High - 05	Public	7-8	1001 S Wipf St	Freeman	57029	Hutchinson County	Freeman School District 33-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 925-4214	60	4	13.6	23.3%	46 (76.7%)	2 (3.3%)	11 (18.3%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.7	26^th of 147 public middle schools	82.3%		77.1	19^th of 150 public middle schools	87.3%	7			60.9	62.2	61.7			56.5	51.4	53.3		51.4		$11,342	$1,075	$10,267

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Enrollment information for Canistota Middle School - 03

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canistota Middle School - 03

Student/Teacher Ratio Canistota Middle School - 03

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Impact of COVID-19 on Canistota Middle School - 03

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Schools Near Canistota Middle School - 03