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Jones County Middle School - 04

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Jones County Middle School - 04 is a public middle school located in Murdo, South Dakota, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 54 students. The school is part of the Jones County School District 37-3, which is ranked 25 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jones County Middle School - 04 has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in South Dakota, with a current ranking of 3 out of 147 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rate in ELA for all grades was 72.54%, compared to the state average of 50.04%. Similarly, the school's proficiency rate in Mathematics for all grades was 66.66%, compared to the state average of 42.95%.

The school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 44.44% in the 2022-2023 school year, and its predominantly White student population may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school spends a relatively high amount per student, with $13,704 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year, and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3 students per teacher in the same year, which is lower than the state average. These factors suggest that the district is investing significant resources in the school, which may be a contributing factor to its academic excellence.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 404 Jackson Ave
       Murdo, SD  57559

(605) 669-2258

District: Jones County School District 37-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,704 Help


Students who attend Jones County Middle School - 04 usually attend:

High:    Jones County High School - 01

Feeder schools for Jones County Middle School - 04:

Elementary:    Jones County Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  54

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
American Indian:
11.1%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Compare Details Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks better than 98% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.67. (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 Jones County Middle School - 04 is $13,704.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jones County Middle School - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones County Middle School - 04 3rd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Jones County Middle School - 04 in the ranking list.)

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Jones County School District 37-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones County School District 37-3 25th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jones County Middle School - 04

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Rank History for all students at Jones County Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.88 15th 133 88.7%
2004 72.14 20th 134 85.1%
2005 89.75 1st 136 99.3%
2006 73.24 20th 141 85.8%
2007 67.44 37th 136 72.8%
2008 66.79 35th 136 74.3%
2009 67.14 40th 139 71.2%
2010 69.16 36th 139 74.1%
2011 66.55 45th 140 67.9%
2012 79.27 8th 146 94.5%
2013 64.04 52nd 145 64.1%
2015 67.48 37th 145 74.5%
2016 63.70 41st 147 72.1%
2017 68.50 35th 146 76.0%
2018 81.83 15th 147 89.8%
2019 77.96 15th 149 89.9%
2021 83.42 9th 145 93.8%
2022 71.58 32nd 143 77.6%
2023 81.28 12th 150 92.0%
2024 92.67 3rd 147 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Jones County Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.45 2nd 131 98.5%
2019 88.77 3rd 136 97.8%
2021 86.48 3rd 136 97.8%
2022 78.37 14th 132 89.4%
2023 84.44 10th 136 92.6%
2024 93.73 3rd 132 97.7%
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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 Jones County Middle School - 04

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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 45 45
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 32 32
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 37 37
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 37 37
1993 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1994 44 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 45
1995 46 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 49
1996 46 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 49
1997 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1998 42 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1999 45 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2000 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2001 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2002 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2003 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2004 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2005 43 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 47
2006 43 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 49
2007 40 1 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 48
2008 46 1 n/a 1 7 n/a n/a 0 55
2009 48 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 58
2010 41 1 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 52
2011 40 2 0 0 5 0 5 0 52
2012 40 2 0 0 3 0 7 0 52
2013 43 1 0 0 2 0 4 0 50
2014 36 0 0 0 8 0 6 0 50
2015 37 0 0 1 6 0 8 0 52
2016 40 0 0 2 9 0 6 0 57
2017 42 1 0 2 7 0 8 0 60
2018 47 1 0 1 6 0 10 0 65
2019 46 1 0 0 5 0 9 0 61
2020 44 1 0 0 4 0 6 0 55
2021 44 0 0 0 8 0 6 0 58
2022 45 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 55
2023 44 0 0 1 6 0 3 0 54

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 Jones County Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 45 4.1 10.9 n/a
1990 32 3.1 10.3 n/a
1991 37 1.0 37.0 n/a
1992 37 1.0 37.0 n/a
1993 37 2.8 13.2 n/a
1994 45 2.8 16.1 n/a
1995 49 2.6 18.8 n/a
1996 49 2.6 18.8 n/a
1997 42 2.6 16.2 n/a
1998 43 2.6 16.5 0
1999 47 2.6 18.1 n/a
2000 47 3.0 15.7 n/a
2001 40 2.2 18.2 0
2002 27 2.8 9.6 n/a
2003 27 2.8 9.6 n/a
2004 29 2.2 13.2 0
2005 47 3.2 14.7 23.4
2006 49 3.7 13.2 0
2007 48 3.9 12.3 56.3
2008 55 4.3 12.8 63.6
2009 58 3.9 14.9 60.3
2010 52 3.9 13.1 44.2
2011 52 3.9 13.1 44.2
2012 52 4.3 12.0 42.3
2013 50 4.1 12.1 46
2014 50 3.7 13.5 58
2015 52 5.0 10.4 55.8
2016 57 5.0 11.4 56.1
2017 60 5.9 10.0 41.7
2018 65 5.4 11.9 38.5
2019 61 5.1 11.8 39.3
2020 55 5.4 10.1 40
2021 58 5.4 10.6 39.7
2022 55 4.6 11.9 21.8
2023 54 4.3 12.3 44.4

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 Jones County Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 45 4.1 10.9 n/a
1990 32 3.1 10.3 n/a
1991 37 1.0 37.0 n/a
1992 37 1.0 37.0 n/a
1993 37 2.8 13.2 n/a
1994 45 2.8 16.1 n/a
1995 49 2.6 18.8 n/a
1996 49 2.6 18.8 n/a
1997 42 2.6 16.2 n/a
1998 43 2.6 16.5 0
1999 47 2.6 18.1 n/a
2000 47 3.0 15.7 n/a
2001 40 2.2 18.2 0
2002 27 2.8 9.6 n/a
2003 27 2.8 9.6 n/a
2004 29 2.2 13.2 0
2005 47 3.2 14.7 23.4
2006 49 3.7 13.2 0
2007 48 3.9 12.3 56.3
2008 55 4.3 12.8 63.6
2009 58 3.9 14.9 60.3
2010 52 3.9 13.1 44.2
2011 52 3.9 13.1 44.2
2012 52 4.3 12.0 42.3
2013 50 4.1 12.1 46
2014 50 3.7 13.5 58
2015 52 5.0 10.4 55.8
2016 57 5.0 11.4 56.1
2017 60 5.9 10.0 41.7
2018 65 5.4 11.9 38.5
2019 61 5.1 11.8 39.3
2020 55 5.4 10.1 40
2021 58 5.4 10.6 39.7
2022 55 4.6 11.9 21.8
2023 54 4.3 12.3 44.4

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 Jones County Middle School - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $782 (6.1%) $12,055 (93.9%) $12,837
2021 $1,211 (8.8%) $12,533 (91.2%) $13,744
2022 $2,268 (16.0%) $11,892 (84.0%) $14,159
2023 $1,978 (14.4%) $11,727 (85.6%) $13,704

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jones County Middle School - 04

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 12th of 150 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County Middle School - 04)35.370
 34.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District 37-3)35.370
 34.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jones County Middle School - 04)64.780
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District 37-3)64.780
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Jones County Middle School - 04)47.170
 22.9%
   5th Grade Science (Jones County School District 37-3)47.170
 22.9%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County Middle School - 04)5073.3
 23.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District 37-3)46.773.3
 26.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jones County Middle School - 04)57.180
 22.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District 37-3)53.380
 26.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County Middle School - 04)71.445.5
 26%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District 37-3)71.445.5
 26%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jones County Middle School - 04)71.454.5
 16.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District 37-3)71.454.5
 16.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County Middle School - 04)71.450
 21.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District 37-3)71.450
 21.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jones County Middle School - 04)57.183.3
 26.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District 37-3)57.183.3
 26.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Jones County Middle School - 04)5058.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Jones County School District 37-3)5058.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jones County Middle School - 04)55.960.4
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jones County School District 37-3)51.662
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Jones County Middle School - 04)62.775
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Jones County School District 37-3)62.172.8
 10.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%
All Grades Science (Jones County Middle School - 04)48.463.6
 15.3%
   All Grades Science (Jones County School District 37-3)46.262.9
 16.7%
   All Grades Science (South Dakota)4042.6
 2.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6154
 11.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White4644
 4.3%
Two or More Races93
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%44.4%
 5.1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 54 students attended Jones County Middle School - 04.

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Students at Jones County Middle School - 04 are 81% White, 11% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Jones County Middle School - 04 usually go on to attend Jones County High School - 01


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