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De Smet Middle School - 03

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De Smet Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving 82 students in grades 6-8 in the town of De Smet, South Dakota, which is part of the De Smet School District 38-2. While the district is ranked 69 out of 126 in the state, the middle school has faced some academic challenges in recent years.

De Smet Middle School - 03 has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with only 45.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 38.09% in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has also seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.2% in 2021-2022 to 8.9% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges for a significant portion of the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Willow Lake Middle School - 03, De Smet Middle School - 03 generally performs worse on standardized tests. For example, in 2023-2024, Willow Lake had 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to De Smet's 45.23%. The school's performance has also been inconsistent over the years, ranking as high as 19th out of 149 South Dakota middle schools in 2018-2019 but then dropping to as low as 119th out of 143 in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's data shows notable differences in the rankings of female and male students, indicating potential gender-based achievement gaps that warrant further investigation.


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Public 6-8

 405 3rd St SW
       De Smet, SD  57231

(605) 854-3423

District: De Smet School District 38-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,449 Help


Students who attend De Smet Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    De Smet High School - 01

Feeder schools for De Smet Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  82

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
3.7%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.3% Help


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Compare Details De Smet Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 64.6% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.85. (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 De Smet Middle School - 03 is $10,449.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

De Smet Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks De Smet Middle School - 03 95th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See De Smet Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

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De Smet School District 38-2:

SchoolDigger ranks De Smet School District 38-2 69th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for De Smet Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at De Smet Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.34 20th 133 85.0%
2004 68.05 29th 134 78.4%
2005 69.80 31st 136 77.2%
2006 41.86 107th 141 24.1%
2007 48.61 98th 136 27.9%
2008 60.54 59th 136 56.6%
2009 57.77 65th 139 53.2%
2010 64.23 53rd 139 61.9%
2011 58.30 69th 140 50.7%
2012 64.78 51st 146 65.1%
2013 33.56 123rd 145 15.2%
2015 59.08 50th 145 65.5%
2016 40.85 105th 147 28.6%
2017 28.53 117th 146 19.9%
2018 68.18 38th 147 74.1%
2019 77.45 19th 149 87.2%
2021 31.09 115th 145 20.7%
2022 25.13 119th 143 16.8%
2023 37.06 99th 150 34.0%
2024 41.85 95th 147 35.4%
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Rank History for Female students at De Smet Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.72 95th 113 15.9%
2022 26.99 81st 102 20.6%
2023 37.03 77th 112 31.3%
2024 25.38 90th 107 15.9%
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Rank History for Male students at De Smet Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.59 36th 111 67.6%
2019 80.97 11th 110 90.0%
2021 29.29 91st 115 20.9%
2022 26.64 91st 104 12.5%
2023 38.40 80th 116 31.0%
2024 57.70 44th 115 61.7%
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Rank History for White students at De Smet Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.08 52nd 131 60.3%
2019 73.59 22nd 136 83.8%
2021 21.59 120th 136 11.8%
2022 18.41 121st 132 8.3%
2023 29.41 106th 136 22.1%
2024 37.22 97th 132 26.5%
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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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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 83 83
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 92 92
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 96 96
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 96 96
1993 111 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1994 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1995 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1996 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1997 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1998 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1999 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2000 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2001 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2002 71 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 72
2003 71 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 72
2004 61 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2005 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2006 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2007 66 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2008 74 n/a n/a 3 1 n/a n/a 0 78
2009 88 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 89
2010 89 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2011 80 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 82
2012 72 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 73
2013 75 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 77
2014 73 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 77
2015 66 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 67
2016 63 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 64
2017 62 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 64
2018 56 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 59
2019 50 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 52
2020 59 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 60
2021 69 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 70
2022 75 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 79
2023 77 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 82

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 De Smet Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 83 6.3 13.1 n/a
1990 92 5.0 18.4 n/a
1991 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
1992 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
1993 111 8.8 12.6 n/a
1994 112 8.7 12.9 n/a
1995 102 8.3 12.3 n/a
1996 102 8.3 12.3 n/a
1997 85 7.5 11.3 20
1998 96 5.8 16.6 27.1
1999 82 5.6 14.6 34.1
2000 82 7.3 11.2 26.8
2001 75 7.0 10.7 25.3
2002 72 5.0 14.4 37.5
2003 72 5.0 14.4 37.5
2004 62 4.8 12.9 27.4
2005 56 5.3 10.6 17.9
2006 55 4.8 11.5 25.5
2007 66 4.6 14.3 27.3
2008 78 4.6 17.0 32.1
2009 89 5.4 16.2 13.5
2010 90 5.8 15.3 22.2
2011 82 5.2 15.7 22
2012 73 4.6 15.8 24.7
2013 77 4.4 17.3 26
2014 77 4.4 17.2 22.1
2015 67 4.0 16.7 26.9
2016 64 4.0 16.0 28.1
2017 64 4.0 15.7 23.4
2018 59 4.2 13.8 16.9
2019 52 4.1 12.5 23.1
2020 60 4.2 14.2 18.3
2021 70 5.2 13.4 18.6
2022 79 5.0 15.6 10.1
2023 82 4.8 17.0 29.3

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 De Smet Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 83 6.3 13.1 n/a
1990 92 5.0 18.4 n/a
1991 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
1992 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
1993 111 8.8 12.6 n/a
1994 112 8.7 12.9 n/a
1995 102 8.3 12.3 n/a
1996 102 8.3 12.3 n/a
1997 85 7.5 11.3 20
1998 96 5.8 16.6 27.1
1999 82 5.6 14.6 34.1
2000 82 7.3 11.2 26.8
2001 75 7.0 10.7 25.3
2002 72 5.0 14.4 37.5
2003 72 5.0 14.4 37.5
2004 62 4.8 12.9 27.4
2005 56 5.3 10.6 17.9
2006 55 4.8 11.5 25.5
2007 66 4.6 14.3 27.3
2008 78 4.6 17.0 32.1
2009 89 5.4 16.2 13.5
2010 90 5.8 15.3 22.2
2011 82 5.2 15.7 22
2012 73 4.6 15.8 24.7
2013 77 4.4 17.3 26
2014 77 4.4 17.2 22.1
2015 67 4.0 16.7 26.9
2016 64 4.0 16.0 28.1
2017 64 4.0 15.7 23.4
2018 59 4.2 13.8 16.9
2019 52 4.1 12.5 23.1
2020 60 4.2 14.2 18.3
2021 70 5.2 13.4 18.6
2022 79 5.0 15.6 10.1
2023 82 4.8 17.0 29.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for De Smet Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $87 (0.8%) $10,512 (99.2%) $10,599
2021 $00 (0.0%) $11,091 (100.0%) $11,091
2022 $44 (0.4%) $11,616 (99.6%) $11,660
2023 $119 (1.1%) $10,330 (98.9%) $10,449

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

Impact of COVID-19 on De Smet 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 19th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 99th of 150 Middle schools
 53.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet Middle School - 03)61.553.3
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet School District 38-2)57.253.3
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (De Smet Middle School - 03)38.516.7
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (De Smet School District 38-2)35.716.7
 19.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet Middle School - 03)73.347.6
 25.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet School District 38-2)73.347.6
 25.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (De Smet Middle School - 03)66.733.3
 33.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (De Smet School District 38-2)66.733.3
 33.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet Middle School - 03)69.641.4
 28.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet School District 38-2)69.641.4
 28.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (De Smet Middle School - 03)52.224.1
 28%
   8th Grade Mathematics (De Smet School District 38-2)52.224.1
 28%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (De Smet Middle School - 03)56.537.9
 18.6%
   8th Grade Science (De Smet School District 38-2)56.537.9
 18.6%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (De Smet Middle School - 03)68.647.5
 21.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (De Smet School District 38-2)6451.8
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (De Smet Middle School - 03)52.923.8
 29.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (De Smet School District 38-2)55.834.5
 21.3%
   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 Students5282
 57.7%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White5077
 54%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.1%29.3%
 6.2%

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

De Smet Middle School - 03 ranks 95th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at De Smet Middle School - 03 are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 82 students attended De Smet Middle School - 03.


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