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Colome Middle School - 03

Summary:

Colome Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Colome, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 30 students. The school is part of the Colome Consolidated 59-3 District, which is ranked 80 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colome Middle School - 03 faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25.7% to 34.0%, which are significantly higher than the state average. The school has also consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own district in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 45.45% of students proficient or better in ELA and 30.3% in Math, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, Colome Middle School - 03 has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 48 out of 147 middle schools in 2015-2016 to 98 out of 147 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, and it performs significantly worse than the nearby Gregory Junior High - 04 and Winner Middle School - 02 in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall statewide rankings.


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Public 6-8

 105 Carr St
       Colome, SD  57528

(605) 842-1624

District: Colome Consolidated 59-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,998 Help


Students who attend Colome Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    Colome High School - 01

Feeder schools for Colome Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    Colome Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  6.8 Help
Number of students:  30

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
American Indian:
23.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Colome Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 66.7% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.1. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colome Middle School - 03 is $18,998.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colome Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Colome Middle School - 03 98th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Colome Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Colome Consolidated 59-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Colome Consolidated 59-3 80th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colome Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Colome Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 64.48 52nd 139 62.6%
2011 46.37 92nd 140 34.3%
2012 23.88 129th 146 11.6%
2013 56.04 72nd 145 50.3%
2015 37.76 107th 145 26.2%
2016 59.56 48th 147 67.3%
2017 35.21 110th 146 24.7%
2018 38.01 109th 147 25.9%
2019 28.60 115th 149 22.8%
2021 36.64 105th 145 27.6%
2022 44.00 90th 143 37.1%
2024 39.10 98th 147 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colome Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.35 29th 63 54.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Colome Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.66 89th 107 16.8%
2021 45.57 68th 113 39.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Colome Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.14 77th 111 30.6%
2019 11.84 102nd 110 7.3%
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Rank History for White students at Colome Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.54 102nd 131 22.1%
2019 35.33 99th 136 27.2%
2021 47.99 72nd 136 47.1%
2022 40.67 86th 132 34.8%
2024 46.16 74th 132 43.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Colome Middle School - 03

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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 44 44
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 43 43
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 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1994 34 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 35
1995 36 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 39
1996 36 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 39
1997 38 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 41
1998 34 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 35
1999 31 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 32
2000 31 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 33
2001 27 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 28
2002 29 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2003 29 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2004 37 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 41
2005 36 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 38
2006 32 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2007 28 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 29
2008 25 1 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 27
2009 25 2 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 31
2010 28 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 32
2011 30 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 36
2012 33 1 0 2 5 0 0 0 41
2013 30 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 33
2014 28 1 1 0 6 0 0 0 36
2015 27 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 34
2016 29 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 35
2017 42 0 2 2 5 0 2 0 53
2018 44 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 51
2019 44 0 2 0 7 0 2 0 55
2020 44 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 52
2021 32 0 2 2 6 0 3 0 45
2022 32 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 40
2023 23 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 30

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 Colome Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 44 2.1 20.9 n/a
1990 43 1.9 22.6 n/a
1991 38 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 38 n/a n/a n/a
1993 32 2.8 11.4 n/a
1994 35 2.9 12.1 n/a
1995 39 2.3 17.0 n/a
1996 39 2.3 17.0 n/a
1997 41 2.4 17.1 34.1
1998 35 3.0 11.7 42.9
1999 32 3.2 10.0 50
2000 33 3.3 10.0 39.4
2001 28 3.2 8.8 57.1
2002 30 2.4 12.5 43.3
2003 30 2.4 12.5 43.3
2004 41 2.5 16.4 53.7
2005 38 2.7 14.1 52.6
2006 33 2.7 12.2 51.5
2007 29 2.8 10.4 48.3
2008 27 2.6 10.4 37
2009 31 2.6 11.9 38.7
2010 32 2.6 12.0 59.4
2011 36 2.7 13.2 50
2012 41 2.2 18.6 53.7
2013 33 2.7 11.9 45.5
2014 36 2.6 13.4 55.6
2015 34 3.0 11.3 52.9
2016 35 3.0 11.6 48.6
2017 53 5.3 9.8 35.8
2018 51 5.3 9.5 45.1
2019 55 4.6 11.7 43.6
2020 52 4.4 11.7 63.5
2021 45 3.8 11.6 68.9
2022 40 4.3 9.1 57.5
2023 30 4.4 6.8 63.3

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 Colome Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 44 2.1 20.9 n/a
1990 43 1.9 22.6 n/a
1991 38 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 38 n/a n/a n/a
1993 32 2.8 11.4 n/a
1994 35 2.9 12.1 n/a
1995 39 2.3 17.0 n/a
1996 39 2.3 17.0 n/a
1997 41 2.4 17.1 34.1
1998 35 3.0 11.7 42.9
1999 32 3.2 10.0 50
2000 33 3.3 10.0 39.4
2001 28 3.2 8.8 57.1
2002 30 2.4 12.5 43.3
2003 30 2.4 12.5 43.3
2004 41 2.5 16.4 53.7
2005 38 2.7 14.1 52.6
2006 33 2.7 12.2 51.5
2007 29 2.8 10.4 48.3
2008 27 2.6 10.4 37
2009 31 2.6 11.9 38.7
2010 32 2.6 12.0 59.4
2011 36 2.7 13.2 50
2012 41 2.2 18.6 53.7
2013 33 2.7 11.9 45.5
2014 36 2.6 13.4 55.6
2015 34 3.0 11.3 52.9
2016 35 3.0 11.6 48.6
2017 53 5.3 9.8 35.8
2018 51 5.3 9.5 45.1
2019 55 4.6 11.7 43.6
2020 52 4.4 11.7 63.5
2021 45 3.8 11.6 68.9
2022 40 4.3 9.1 57.5
2023 30 4.4 6.8 63.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colome Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $843 (8.0%) $9,757 (92.1%) $10,599
2021 $1,261 (9.6%) $11,879 (90.4%) $13,139
2022 $2,595 (17.2%) $12,506 (82.8%) $15,100
2023 $3,557 (18.7%) $15,442 (81.3%) $18,998

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Colome 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 115th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 90th of 143 Middle schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Colome Middle School - 03)2035.7
 15.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Colome Consolidated 59-3)1935.7
 16.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colome Middle School - 03)66.761.5
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colome Consolidated 59-3)55.661.5
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Colome Middle School - 03)46.730.8
 15.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Colome Consolidated 59-3)38.930.8
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colome Middle School - 03)4566.7
 21.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colome Consolidated 59-3)42.966.7
 23.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.6
 3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Colome Middle School - 03)1533.3
 18.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Colome Consolidated 59-3)14.333.3
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837
 6.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colome Middle School - 03)36.457.7
 21.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colome Consolidated 59-3)44.948.1
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Colome Middle School - 03)25.534.6
 9.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Colome Consolidated 59-3)30.731.7
 0.9%
   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 Students5530
 45.5%
African American00
American Indian77
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White4423
 47.7%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.6%63.3%
 19.7%

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Students at Colome Middle School - 03 are 77% White, 23% American Indian.

Colome Middle School - 03 ranks 98th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Colome Middle School - 03.

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


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