Is Elkton Junior High - 03 a good school?

Elkton Junior High - 03 ranks in the bottom 17.7% of South Dakota middle schools.

How many students attend Elkton Junior High - 03?

In the 2023-24 school year, 82 students attended Elkton Junior High - 03.

What is the racial makeup of Elkton Junior High - 03?

Students at Elkton Junior High - 03 are 78% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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Students who attend Elkton Junior High - 03 usually go on to attend Elkton High School - 01

Elkton Junior High - 03

Summary:

Elkton Junior High - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Elkton, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school is part of the Elkton School District 05-3, which is ranked 111 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elkton Junior High - 03 consistently underperforms the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 63rd out of 146 middle schools in 2016-2017 to 121st out of 147 in 2023-2024. Compared to the nearby Deubrook Junior High - 02 and George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02, Elkton Junior High - 03 lags behind in academic performance across all subject areas and grade levels. The school also struggles to support its diverse student population, with lower rankings for female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students compared to their peers statewide.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, indicating a potential issue with the effective allocation and utilization of resources. Elkton Junior High - 03 has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.4% to 18.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The declining performance, equity challenges, and underperformance compared to nearby schools suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices, resource allocation, and strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026

(605) 542-2541

District: Elkton School District 05-3

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,580

Students who attend Elkton Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:

Elkton High School - 01

Feeder schools for Elkton Junior High - 03:

Elementary:

Elkton Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 82

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkton Junior High - 03 ranks worse than 82.3% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.15. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), Hispanic (18.3%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkton Junior High - 03 is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Elkton Junior High - 03 employs 5.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkton Junior High - 03 is $13,580.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkton Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkton Junior High - 03 121^st of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Elkton Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Elkton School District 05-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkton School District 05-3 111^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Elkton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	44.70	95^th	133	28.6%
2004	61.63	47^th	134	64.9%
2005	64.98	42^nd	136	69.1%
2006	82.55	7^th	141	95.0%
2007	84.78	4^th	136	97.1%
2008	71.74	26^th	136	80.9%
2009	58.43	64^th	139	54.0%
2010	62.26	56^th	139	59.7%
2011	47.56	91^st	140	35.0%
2012	38.67	107^th	146	26.7%
2013	41.26	110^th	145	24.1%
2015	52.56	65^th	145	55.2%
2016	56.94	54^th	147	63.3%
2017	56.50	63^rd	146	56.8%
2018	39.60	105^th	147	28.6%
2019	8.70	140^th	149	6.0%
2021	34.69	107^th	145	26.2%
2022	19.55	127^th	143	11.2%
2023	33.68	107^th	150	28.7%
2024	23.15	121^st	147	17.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elkton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.38	54^th	65	16.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Elkton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	45.32	70^th	99	29.3%
2019	18.65	90^th	107	15.9%
2021	38.79	81^st	113	28.3%
2023	27.06	92^nd	112	17.9%
2024	22.27	96^th	107	10.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Elkton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	31.31	94^th	111	15.3%
2019	5.49	106^th	110	3.6%
2021	34.42	84^th	115	27.0%
2023	38.23	81^st	116	30.2%
2024	23.83	96^th	115	16.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elkton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.11	23^rd	26	11.5%

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Rank History for White students at Elkton Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	26.71	108^th	131	17.6%
2019	7.96	132^nd	136	2.9%
2021	29.26	109^th	136	19.9%
2022	23.03	116^th	132	12.1%
2023	30.00	104^th	136	23.5%
2024	23.65	110^th	132	16.7%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elkton Junior High - 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	43	43
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	41	41
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	55	55
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	55	55
1993	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
1994	49	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
1995	56	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1996	56	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1997	53	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	54
1998	51	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	53
1999	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
2000	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2001	56	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
2002	70	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
2003	70	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
2004	54	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2005	44	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
2006	50	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
2007	47	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
2008	42	n/a	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	44
2009	69	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
2010	65	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
2011	50	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	55
2012	45	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	45
2013	51	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	54
2014	53	1	0	2	1	1	0	0	58
2015	48	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	49
2016	52	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	53
2017	53	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	59
2018	56	0	0	7	0	0	3	0	66
2019	60	0	0	13	0	0	3	0	76
2020	57	0	0	9	1	0	1	0	68
2021	60	0	0	6	1	0	3	0	70
2022	52	0	0	10	0	0	3	0	65
2023	54	0	0	17	0	0	2	0	73
2024	64	0	0	15	0	0	3	0	82

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elkton Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	43	2.5	17.2	n/a
1990	41	3.0	13.6	n/a
1991	55	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	55	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	59	3.2	18.4	n/a
1994	49	3.1	15.8	n/a
1995	56	3.3	17.0	n/a
1996	56	3.3	17.0	n/a
1997	54	3.1	17.4	16.7
1998	53	3.3	16.1	39.6
1999	55	3.1	17.7	34.5
2000	59	3.7	15.9	35.6
2001	57	3.5	16.3	66.7
2002	72	4.4	16.4	33.3
2003	72	4.4	16.4	33.3
2004	56	3.8	14.7	1.8
2005	46	3.3	13.9	26.1
2006	51	3.4	15.0	25.5
2007	49	3.4	14.4	n/a
2008	44	3.2	13.8	25
2009	71	4.1	17.3	26.8
2010	70	3.9	17.9	31.4
2011	55	3.4	15.8	32.7
2012	45	3.1	14.2	24.4
2013	54	3.7	14.4	38.9
2014	58	3.5	16.4	43.1
2015	49	4.0	12.2	28.6
2016	53	4.0	13.2	43.4
2017	59	3.7	15.6	35.6
2018	66	4.0	16.3	31.8
2019	76	4.3	17.3	28.9
2020	68	4.6	14.5	30.9
2021	70	4.2	16.3	27.1
2022	65	5.7	11.2	4.6
2023	73	5.2	14.0	35.6
2024	82	5.2	15.6	37.8

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 Elkton Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	43	2.5	17.2	n/a
1990	41	3.0	13.6	n/a
1991	55	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	55	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	59	3.2	18.4	n/a
1994	49	3.1	15.8	n/a
1995	56	3.3	17.0	n/a
1996	56	3.3	17.0	n/a
1997	54	3.1	17.4	16.7
1998	53	3.3	16.1	39.6
1999	55	3.1	17.7	34.5
2000	59	3.7	15.9	35.6
2001	57	3.5	16.3	66.7
2002	72	4.4	16.4	33.3
2003	72	4.4	16.4	33.3
2004	56	3.8	14.7	1.8
2005	46	3.3	13.9	26.1
2006	51	3.4	15.0	25.5
2007	49	3.4	14.4	n/a
2008	44	3.2	13.8	25
2009	71	4.1	17.3	26.8
2010	70	3.9	17.9	31.4
2011	55	3.4	15.8	32.7
2012	45	3.1	14.2	24.4
2013	54	3.7	14.4	38.9
2014	58	3.5	16.4	43.1
2015	49	4.0	12.2	28.6
2016	53	4.0	13.2	43.4
2017	59	3.7	15.6	35.6
2018	66	4.0	16.3	31.8
2019	76	4.3	17.3	28.9
2020	68	4.6	14.5	30.9
2021	70	4.2	16.3	27.1
2022	65	5.7	11.2	4.6
2023	73	5.2	14.0	35.6
2024	82	5.2	15.6	37.8

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 Elkton Junior High - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$10 (0.1%)	$13,038 (99.9%)	$13,048
2021	$507 (3.8%)	$12,835 (96.2%)	$13,341
2022	$1,935 (12.2%)	$13,910 (87.8%)	$15,845
2023	$216 (1.6%)	$13,364 (98.4%)	$13,580

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkton Junior High - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 140^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 107^th of 150 Middle schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elkton Junior High - 03)	28	42.9	14.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elkton School District 05-3)	34.2	42.9	8.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elkton Junior High - 03)	24	35.7	11.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elkton School District 05-3)	23.7	34.7	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elkton Junior High - 03)	16	33.3	17.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elkton School District 05-3)	28.6	33.3	4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elkton Junior High - 03)	20	30	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elkton School District 05-3)	26.2	27.3	1.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Elkton Junior High - 03)	24	36.7	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Elkton School District 05-3)	33.3	33.3
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elkton Junior High - 03)	22	38.9	16.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elkton School District 05-3)	36.9	40.8	3.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Elkton Junior High - 03)	22	33.3	11.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Elkton School District 05-3)	25.6	28	2.4%
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	76	73	3.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	17	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	60	54	10%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.9%	35.6%	6.7%

Schools Near Elkton Junior High - 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	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkton Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	508 Buffalo St	Elkton	57026	Brookings County	Elkton School District 05-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 542-2541	82	5	15.6	37.8%	64 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	23.1	121^st of 147 public middle schools	17.7%		33.7	107^th of 150 public middle schools	28.7%	14			44.7	30.2	37.0			26.3	30.2	28.4		27.9		$13,580	$216	$13,364
Flandreau Middle School - 03	Public	5-8	700 W Community Dr	Flandreau	57028	Moody County	Flandreau School District 50-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 997-2705	188	21	8.9	35.6%	79 (42.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (16.0%)	4 (2.1%)	53 (28.2%)	2 (1.1%)	20 (10.6%)	20.4	127^th of 147 public middle schools	13.6%		14.3	137^th of 150 public middle schools	8.7%	10	35.9	45.0	37.0	30.6	36.7	34.0	47.5	17.4	10.2	26.6	20.8	12.2	16.7	$13,453	$1,412	$12,041
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	1801 12th St S	Brookings	57006	Brookings County	Brookings School District 05-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 696-4500	773	58	13.2	21.3%	620 (80.2%)	23 (3.0%)	56 (7.2%)	19 (2.5%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.9%)	44.8	90^th of 147 public middle schools	38.8%		35.5	104^th of 150 public middle schools	30.7%	14		57.5	56.9	42.0	52.3		37.2	40.7	37.5	38.4		25.1		$11,399	$621	$10,778
Deubrook Junior High - 02	Public	7-8	100 School Ave	White	57276	Brookings County	Deubrook Area School District 05-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 629-1114	42	5	8.2	26.2%	38 (90.5%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	46.9	85^th of 147 public middle schools	42.2%		74.5	25^th of 150 public middle schools	83.3%	60			45.0	36.4	40.5			40.0	36.4	38.1		59.1		$10,938	$204	$10,734

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