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Castlewood Middle School - 03 ranks 81 st of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Castlewood Middle School - 03?

In the 2022-23 school year, 75 students attended Castlewood Middle School - 03.

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

Students at Castlewood Middle School - 03 are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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

Castlewood Middle School - 03

Summary:

Castlewood Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Castlewood, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Castlewood School District 28-1, which is ranked 43 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Castlewood Middle School - 03 consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with scores ranging from 54.16% to 57.15% proficient or better in 2023-2024. In mathematics, the school also performs better than the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 33.34% to 39.29%. However, the school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 32.14% in 2023-2024 is lower than the state average of 38.83%. The school has seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from 10.1% in 2021-2022 to 4.1% in 2023-2024, and its spending per student has increased from $8,372 in 2019-2020 to $10,359 in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 and Estelline Middle School - 03 have lower academic performance, while Clear Lake Middle School - 04, Watertown Middle School - 02, Hamlin Middle School - 02, and Watertown Intermediate School - 13 demonstrate stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and mathematics.

Detail:

Public 6-8

310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223

(605) 793-2497

District: Castlewood School District 28-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,359

Students who attend Castlewood Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Castlewood High School - 01

Feeder schools for Castlewood Middle School - 03:

Elementary:	Castlewood Elementary - 02
	Claremont Colony Elementary - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 75

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.05. (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 Castlewood Middle School - 03 is $10,359.

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Castlewood Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Castlewood Middle School - 03 81^st of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Castlewood Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Castlewood School District 28-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Castlewood School District 28-1 43^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Castlewood Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	78.66	8^th	133	94.0%
2004	55.50	77^th	134	42.5%
2005	58.00	65^th	136	52.2%
2006	81.52	8^th	141	94.3%
2007	81.49	7^th	136	94.9%
2008	68.58	33^rd	136	75.7%
2009	72.50	22^nd	139	84.2%
2010	70.75	33^rd	139	76.3%
2011	57.38	73^rd	140	47.9%
2012	76.27	13^th	146	91.1%
2013	68.22	40^th	145	72.4%
2015	39.39	103^rd	145	29.0%
2016	50.36	75^th	147	49.0%
2017	48.27	88^th	146	39.7%
2018	62.95	49^th	147	66.7%
2019	76.16	23^rd	149	84.6%
2021	37.67	103^rd	145	29.0%
2022	49.75	75^th	143	47.6%
2023	60.48	49^th	150	67.3%
2024	48.05	81^st	147	44.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Castlewood Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2021	27.86	92^nd	113	18.6%
2022	44.96	61^st	102	40.2%
2023	63.71	37^th	112	67.0%
2024	49.97	60^th	107	43.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Castlewood Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	48.66	55^th	111	50.5%
2021	51.24	50^th	115	56.5%
2022	55.50	42^nd	104	59.6%
2023	51.54	54^th	116	53.4%
2024	42.68	74^th	115	35.7%

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Rank History for White students at Castlewood Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	51.81	59^th	131	55.0%
2019	68.24	34^th	136	75.0%
2021	23.49	116^th	136	14.7%
2022	42.75	81^st	132	38.6%
2023	56.46	50^th	136	63.2%
2024	40.53	90^th	132	31.8%

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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.

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
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	49	49
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	45	45
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	38	38
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	38	38
1993	40	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	41
1994	56	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1995	65	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	65
1996	65	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	65
1997	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
1998	58	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
1999	51	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
2000	56	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2001	51	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
2002	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2003	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2004	50	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2005	45	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
2006	42	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2007	43	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	44
2008	46	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	47
2009	36	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
2010	36	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	36
2011	34	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	34
2012	30	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	30
2013	38	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	38
2014	35	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	36
2015	32	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	35
2016	31	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	34
2017	42	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	43
2018	40	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	41
2019	37	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	39
2020	47	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	50
2021	45	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	50
2022	70	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	78
2023	71	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	75

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	49	2.9	16.8	n/a
1990	45	3.3	13.6	n/a
1991	38	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	38	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	41	3.9	10.5	n/a
1994	56	4.0	14.0	n/a
1995	65	4.3	15.1	n/a
1996	65	4.3	15.1	n/a
1997	67	3.7	18.1	19.4
1998	58	4.4	13.2	39.7
1999	51	4.1	12.4	35.3
2000	56	4.1	13.7	33.9
2001	52	3.1	16.8	23.1
2002	45	3.3	13.6	20
2003	45	3.3	13.6	20
2004	50	2.6	19.2	30
2005	46	1.9	24.2	23.9
2006	45	1.9	23.7	24.4
2007	44	1.9	23.2	25
2008	47	2.8	16.8	27.7
2009	37	2.8	13.2	29.7
2010	36	2.2	16.2	33.3
2011	34	2.2	14.9	11.8
2012	30	2.3	12.6	30
2013	38	2.5	14.9	23.7
2014	36	2.5	14.3	22.2
2015	35	2.0	17.5	22.9
2016	34	2.0	17.0	29.4
2017	43	1.9	21.6	30.2
2018	41	2.4	17.0	19.5
2019	39	2.5	15.3	12.8
2020	50	2.7	18.2	20
2021	50	2.6	18.8	14
2022	78	4.3	18.1	5.1
2023	75	4.3	17.3	16

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 Castlewood Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	49	2.9	16.8	n/a
1990	45	3.3	13.6	n/a
1991	38	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	38	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	41	3.9	10.5	n/a
1994	56	4.0	14.0	n/a
1995	65	4.3	15.1	n/a
1996	65	4.3	15.1	n/a
1997	67	3.7	18.1	19.4
1998	58	4.4	13.2	39.7
1999	51	4.1	12.4	35.3
2000	56	4.1	13.7	33.9
2001	52	3.1	16.8	23.1
2002	45	3.3	13.6	20
2003	45	3.3	13.6	20
2004	50	2.6	19.2	30
2005	46	1.9	24.2	23.9
2006	45	1.9	23.7	24.4
2007	44	1.9	23.2	25
2008	47	2.8	16.8	27.7
2009	37	2.8	13.2	29.7
2010	36	2.2	16.2	33.3
2011	34	2.2	14.9	11.8
2012	30	2.3	12.6	30
2013	38	2.5	14.9	23.7
2014	36	2.5	14.3	22.2
2015	35	2.0	17.5	22.9
2016	34	2.0	17.0	29.4
2017	43	1.9	21.6	30.2
2018	41	2.4	17.0	19.5
2019	39	2.5	15.3	12.8
2020	50	2.7	18.2	20
2021	50	2.6	18.8	14
2022	78	4.3	18.1	5.1
2023	75	4.3	17.3	16

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 Castlewood Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$124 (1.5%)	$8,249 (98.5%)	$8,372
2021	$27 (0.3%)	$8,571 (99.7%)	$8,598
2022	$29 (0.3%)	$8,599 (99.7%)	$8,628
2023	$42 (0.4%)	$10,318 (99.6%)	$10,359

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Castlewood Middle School - 03

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 23^rd of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 49^th of 150 Middle schools	17.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Castlewood Middle School - 03)	57.7	67.9	10.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Castlewood School District 28-1)	59.3	67.9	8.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Castlewood Middle School - 03)	61.5	53.6	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Castlewood School District 28-1)	59.3	53.6	5.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Castlewood Middle School - 03)	57.1	55.6	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Castlewood School District 28-1)	57.1	51.7	5.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Castlewood Middle School - 03)	71.4	44.5	27%
8th Grade Mathematics (Castlewood School District 28-1)	71.4	41.4	30.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Castlewood Middle School - 03)	57.1	48.2	9%
8th Grade Science (Castlewood School District 28-1)	57.1	44.8	12.3%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Castlewood Middle School - 03)	57.5	50	7.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Castlewood School District 28-1)	64.9	50	14.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Castlewood Middle School - 03)	65	43.4	21.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Castlewood School District 28-1)	59.7	48.9	10.8%
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	39	75	92.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	71	91.9%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.8%	16%	3.2%

Schools Near Castlewood 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Castlewood Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	310 E Harry St	Castlewood	57223	Hamlin County	Castlewood School District 28-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 793-2497	75	4	17.3	16.0%	71 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	48.1	81^st of 147 public middle schools	44.9%		60.5	49^th of 150 public middle schools	67.3%	32		54.2	57.2	57.1	56.2		33.3	33.3	39.3	35.6		32.1	$10,359	$42	$10,318
Estelline Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	708 Davis Ave	Estelline	57234	Hamlin County	Estelline School District 28-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 873-2201	62	5	13.7	21.0%	55 (88.7%)	1 (1.6%)	6 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.4	71^st of 147 public middle schools	51.7%		55.5	65^th of 150 public middle schools	56.7%	6		41.2	36.8	44.4	40.7		47.1	42.1	55.6	48.1		55.6	$13,243	$727	$12,516
Watertown Intermediate School - 13	Public	5-6	601 11th St NE	Watertown	57201	Codington County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 882-6355	548	42	13.0	31.2%	464 (84.7%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.8%)								(n/a)	56.0	53.9			55.0	46.6	46.1			46.3	46.2		$9,447	$497	$8,950
Hamlin Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	44577 188th St	Hayti	57241	Hamlin County	Hamlin School District 28-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 783-3644	186	10	17.9	29.6%	173 (93.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	63.4	45^th of 147 public middle schools	69.4%		61.3	47^th of 150 public middle schools	68.7%	2		52.7	59.2	42.9	52.2		61.8	64.8	48.2	58.8		28.6	$7,760	$1,514	$6,246
Watertown Middle School - 02	Public	7-8	1700 11th St NE	Watertown	57201	Codington County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 882-6370	600	36	16.6	26.3%	510 (85.0%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	69.8	30^th of 147 public middle schools	79.6%		71.8	32^nd of 150 public middle schools	78.7%	2			58.2	59.3	58.7			53.4	53.8	53.6		41.8	$9,359	$471	$8,887
Clear Lake Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	410 5th St W	Clear Lake	57226	Deuel County	Deuel School District 19-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 874-2162	125	7	18.0	14.4%	116 (92.8%)	2 (1.6%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.8	27^th of 147 public middle schools	81.6%		57.6	59^th of 150 public middle schools	60.7%	32		66.7	50.0	55.0	56.7		66.7	46.7	57.5	56.7		57.5	$9,495	$144	$9,351
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	319 Mary Pl	Waverly	57201	Codington County	Waverly School District 14-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 886-9174	57	4	13.2	22.8%	54 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.4	122^nd of 147 public middle schools	17.0%		32.9	110^th of 150 public middle schools	26.7%	12		42.1	45.8	16.7	36.1		31.6	25.0		21.3		22.2	$11,311	$00	$11,311

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