Chamberlain Junior High - 02

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Chamberlain Junior High - 02 ranks 102 nd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Chamberlain Junior High - 02 is a public middle school in Chamberlain, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with 182 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed compared to other middle schools in the state, ranking in the bottom half of South Dakota schools and maintaining a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chamberlain Junior High - 02 has struggled across various metrics, including below-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. The school's performance is particularly concerning for economically disadvantaged students and Native American students, who have ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota middle schools. Additionally, the school has grappled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.9% to 31.1%, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.

In comparison, the nearby Kimball Middle School - 04 has consistently outperformed Chamberlain Junior High - 02, with higher academic proficiency rates and a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Chamberlain Junior High - 02 to learn from the practices and strategies employed by higher-performing schools in the region. Additionally, the increasing free and reduced-price lunch rate at Chamberlain Junior High - 02 indicates that addressing the unique needs of economically disadvantaged students should be a priority for the school and the Chamberlain School District 07-1.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325

(605) 234-4467

District: Chamberlain School District 07-1

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,541

Students who attend Chamberlain Junior High - 02 usually attend:

High:

Chamberlain High School - 01

Feeder schools for Chamberlain Junior High - 02:

Elementary:

Chamberlain Elementary - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 182

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.9%

American Indian:

32.4%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.71. (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 Chamberlain Junior High - 02 is $12,541.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chamberlain Junior High - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Chamberlain Junior High - 02 102^nd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Chamberlain Junior High - 02 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Chamberlain School District 07-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Chamberlain School District 07-1 89^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Chamberlain Junior High - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	39.84	101^st	133	24.1%
2004	42.73	104^th	134	22.4%
2005	40.46	108^th	136	20.6%
2006	55.35	76^th	141	46.1%
2007	51.10	90^th	136	33.8%
2008	40.12	108^th	136	20.6%
2009	41.67	105^th	139	24.5%
2010	35.53	116^th	139	16.5%
2011	35.98	111^th	140	20.7%
2012	51.16	85^th	146	41.8%
2013	39.09	117^th	145	19.3%
2015	33.56	113^th	145	22.1%
2016	31.67	120^th	147	18.4%
2017	47.65	90^th	146	38.4%
2018	46.48	88^th	147	40.1%
2019	46.83	86^th	149	42.3%
2021	35.14	106^th	145	26.9%
2022	22.41	122^nd	143	14.7%
2023	32.29	112^th	150	25.3%
2024	34.71	102^nd	147	30.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chamberlain Junior High - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	40.90	48^th	71	32.4%
2019	32.33	59^th	79	25.3%
2021	30.89	50^th	63	20.6%
2022	32.71	37^th	46	19.6%
2023	27.15	55^th	70	21.4%
2024	32.97	49^th	65	24.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Chamberlain Junior High - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	38.00	76^th	99	23.2%
2019	35.95	78^th	107	27.1%
2021	35.13	86^th	113	23.9%
2022	24.17	87^th	102	14.7%
2023	37.44	76^th	112	32.1%
2024	30.88	84^th	107	21.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Chamberlain Junior High - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	46.62	61^st	111	45.0%
2019	53.74	48^th	110	56.4%
2021	34.70	83^rd	115	27.8%
2022	23.87	93^rd	104	10.6%
2023	30.60	90^th	116	22.4%
2024	37.12	81^st	115	29.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Chamberlain Junior High - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	44.57	20^th	30	33.3%
2019	43.96	14^th	29	51.7%
2021	35.31	17^th	25	32.0%
2022	25.14	22^nd	24	8.3%
2024	46.61	10^th	31	67.7%

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Rank History for White students at Chamberlain Junior High - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	62.00	41^st	131	68.7%
2019	66.47	38^th	136	72.1%
2021	50.14	68^th	136	50.0%
2022	35.17	98^th	132	25.8%
2023	49.01	67^th	136	50.7%
2024	59.53	52^nd	132	60.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Chamberlain Junior High - 02

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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	206	206
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	221	221
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	235	235
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	235	235
1993	191	0	1	0	50	n/a	n/a	0	242
1994	199	0	2	2	42	n/a	n/a	0	245
1995	227	0	3	0	89	n/a	n/a	0	319
1996	227	0	3	0	89	n/a	n/a	0	319
1997	227	1	3	0	58	n/a	n/a	0	289
1998	228	0	2	0	55	n/a	n/a	0	285
1999	215	0	4	0	54	n/a	n/a	0	273
2000	214	0	4	0	68	n/a	n/a	0	286
2001	194	0	4	2	67	n/a	n/a	0	267
2002	173	1	3	2	79	n/a	n/a	0	258
2003	173	1	3	2	79	n/a	n/a	0	258
2004	190	0	2	3	87	n/a	n/a	0	282
2005	181	1	3	2	82	n/a	n/a	0	269
2006	99	0	1	0	24	n/a	n/a	0	124
2007	90	1	2	0	40	n/a	n/a	0	133
2008	88	1	2	1	50	n/a	n/a	0	142
2009	95	0	2	2	41	n/a	n/a	0	140
2010	76	1	2	1	39	n/a	n/a	0	119
2011	68	0	0	2	37	1	11	0	119
2012	75	0	0	4	37	1	12	0	129
2013	77	0	0	6	29	0	9	0	121
2014	81	1	1	8	39	0	5	0	135
2015	71	1	2	6	51	0	3	0	134
2016	73	1	1	4	42	0	2	0	123
2017	76	1	0	6	33	0	4	0	120
2018	73	0	1	5	38	0	5	0	122
2019	123	0	1	7	66	0	10	0	207
2020	127	1	0	11	60	0	13	0	212
2021	125	1	0	8	62	0	15	0	211
2022	110	1	0	7	70	0	15	0	203
2023	100	0	1	6	59	0	16	0	182

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chamberlain Junior High - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	206	13.6	15.1	n/a
1990	221	10.7	20.6	n/a
1991	235	12.8	18.3	n/a
1992	235	12.8	18.3	n/a
1993	242	20.0	12.1	n/a
1994	245	19.8	12.4	n/a
1995	319	25.3	12.6	n/a
1996	319	25.3	12.6	n/a
1997	289	25.2	11.5	35.3
1998	285	27.1	10.5	43.2
1999	273	24.7	11.1	36.6
2000	286	26.4	10.8	33.9
2001	267	25.8	10.3	33.3
2002	258	24.6	10.5	40.7
2003	258	24.6	10.5	40.7
2004	282	23.9	11.8	37.6
2005	269	23.4	11.5	36.1
2006	124	14.5	8.6	32.3
2007	133	15.4	8.6	37.6
2008	142	13.7	10.4	44.4
2009	140	13.7	10.2	45
2010	119	14.9	7.9	42.9
2011	119	14.5	8.1	46.2
2012	129	13.0	9.8	45
2013	121	13.0	9.2	39.7
2014	135	13.2	10.2	36.3
2015	134	12.0	11.1	41.8
2016	123	14.0	8.7	48
2017	120	12.2	9.7	40
2018	122	12.9	9.4	43.4
2019	207	13.7	15.1	43
2020	212	15.6	13.5	40.1
2021	211	17.5	12.0	37.9
2022	203	16.5	12.3	36.9
2023	182	17.1	10.5	45.1

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 Chamberlain Junior High - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	206	13.6	15.1	n/a
1990	221	10.7	20.6	n/a
1991	235	12.8	18.3	n/a
1992	235	12.8	18.3	n/a
1993	242	20.0	12.1	n/a
1994	245	19.8	12.4	n/a
1995	319	25.3	12.6	n/a
1996	319	25.3	12.6	n/a
1997	289	25.2	11.5	35.3
1998	285	27.1	10.5	43.2
1999	273	24.7	11.1	36.6
2000	286	26.4	10.8	33.9
2001	267	25.8	10.3	33.3
2002	258	24.6	10.5	40.7
2003	258	24.6	10.5	40.7
2004	282	23.9	11.8	37.6
2005	269	23.4	11.5	36.1
2006	124	14.5	8.6	32.3
2007	133	15.4	8.6	37.6
2008	142	13.7	10.4	44.4
2009	140	13.7	10.2	45
2010	119	14.9	7.9	42.9
2011	119	14.5	8.1	46.2
2012	129	13.0	9.8	45
2013	121	13.0	9.2	39.7
2014	135	13.2	10.2	36.3
2015	134	12.0	11.1	41.8
2016	123	14.0	8.7	48
2017	120	12.2	9.7	40
2018	122	12.9	9.4	43.4
2019	207	13.7	15.1	43
2020	212	15.6	13.5	40.1
2021	211	17.5	12.0	37.9
2022	203	16.5	12.3	36.9
2023	182	17.1	10.5	45.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chamberlain Junior High - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,707 (16.2%)	$8,842 (83.8%)	$10,549
2021	$2,497 (22.3%)	$8,681 (77.7%)	$11,177
2022	$2,342 (19.9%)	$9,420 (80.1%)	$11,761
2023	$2,849 (22.7%)	$9,692 (77.3%)	$12,541

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chamberlain Junior High - 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 86^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 112^th of 150 Middle schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chamberlain Junior High - 02)	63.2	45.7	17.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chamberlain School District 07-1)	63.2	45.7	17.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chamberlain Junior High - 02)	44.1	37.1	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chamberlain School District 07-1)	44.1	37.1	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chamberlain Junior High - 02)	46.3	32.7	13.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chamberlain School District 07-1)	46.3	32.7	13.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chamberlain Junior High - 02)	31.4	9.6	21.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chamberlain School District 07-1)	31.4	9.6	21.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chamberlain Junior High - 02)	53.5	38.3	15.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chamberlain School District 07-1)	53.5	38.3	15.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chamberlain Junior High - 02)	37.9	30	7.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chamberlain School District 07-1)	37.9	30	7.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Chamberlain Junior High - 02)	41.4	34.4	7%
8th Grade Science (Chamberlain School District 07-1)	41.4	34.4	7%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chamberlain Junior High - 02)	54.4	39.6	14.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chamberlain School District 07-1)	54.9	41.7	13.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Chamberlain Junior High - 02)	37.8	26.9	10.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Chamberlain School District 07-1)	40.3	36.6	3.7%
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	207	182	12.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	66	59	10.6%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	123	100	18.7%
Two or More Races	10	16	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43%	45.1%	2.1%

Schools Near Chamberlain Junior High - 02

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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
Chamberlain Junior High - 02	Public	6-8	1000 Sorensen Dr	Chamberlain	57325	Brule County	Chamberlain School District 07-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 234-4467	182	17	10.5	45.1%	100 (54.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	1 (0.5%)	59 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.8%)	34.7	102^nd of 147 public middle schools	30.6%		32.3	112^th of 150 public middle schools	25.3%	10		47.2	50.0	46.5	48.1		41.7	27.3	18.6	30.9		20.9		$12,541	$2,849	$9,692
Kimball Middle School - 04	Public	5-8	300 S East St	Kimball	57355	Brule County	Kimball School District 07-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 778-6231	96	8	12.3	31.3%	86 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	56.4	62^nd of 147 public middle schools	57.8%		67.1	37^th of 150 public middle schools	75.3%	25	52.6	41.9	57.2	61.9	52.2	68.4	32.3	57.2	76.2	55.4	47.4	33.3	40.0	$8,739	$1,261	$7,478

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