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Frederick Area Middle School - 03

Summary:

Frederick Area Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Frederick, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 29 students. The school is part of the Frederick Area School District 06-2, which is ranked 9 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frederick Area Middle School - 03 has consistently performed well on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 63.63%, compared to the state average of 50.04%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 66.66%, significantly higher than the state's 42.95%. The school's performance is also strong when compared to the district average, with the 8th-grade ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates being 76.93% and 76.92%, respectively, compared to the district's 76.93% and 76.92%. Additionally, the school's Science proficiency rate for 8th grade in 2023-2024 was 53.85%, higher than the state's 38.83%.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 6.6% in 2022-2023 to 18.4% in 2023-2024, it is still lower than the state's average chronic absenteeism rate. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Frederick Area Middle School - 03 has ranged from 25.81% to 34.38% in recent years, indicating a relatively low-income student population compared to the state. However, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $11,289 in 2019-2020 to $14,395 in 2022-2023, suggesting a commitment to investing in the education of its students. The school's student-teacher ratio has also improved from 16.1 in 2020-2021 to 13 in 2022-2023, indicating a relatively small class size and potentially more personalized attention for students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 202 E Main St
       Frederick, SD  57441

(605) 329-2145

District: Frederick Area School District 06-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,395 Help


Students who attend Frederick Area Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    Frederick High School - 01

Feeder schools for Frederick Area Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    Frederick Area Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  29

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
Two or more races:
3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Compare Details Frederick Area Middle School - 03 ranks better than 87.8% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.65. (See more...)
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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 Frederick Area Middle School - 03 is $14,395.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frederick Area Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Area Middle School - 03 18th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Frederick Area Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Frederick Area School District 06-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Area School District 06-2 9th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frederick Area Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Frederick Area Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.01 17th 133 87.2%
2004 68.38 28th 134 79.1%
2005 51.78 83rd 136 39.0%
2006 43.47 103rd 141 27.0%
2007 64.13 46th 136 66.2%
2008 49.76 88th 136 35.3%
2009 75.61 14th 139 89.9%
2010 80.05 7th 139 95.0%
2011 88.33 1st 140 99.3%
2012 65.19 50th 146 65.8%
2013 80.65 9th 145 93.8%
2016 80.33 15th 147 89.8%
2018 51.37 75th 147 49.0%
2021 67.85 32nd 145 77.9%
2022 86.96 7th 143 95.1%
2023 79.69 15th 150 90.0%
2024 80.65 18th 147 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Frederick Area Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.22 71st 111 36.0%
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Rank History for White students at Frederick Area Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.17 93rd 131 29.0%
2021 65.36 33rd 136 75.7%
2022 85.32 9th 132 93.2%
2023 75.38 20th 136 85.3%
2024 74.06 20th 132 84.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Frederick Area 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 28 28
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 31 31
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 28 28
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 28 28
1993 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1994 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1995 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
1996 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
1997 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1998 28 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
1999 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2000 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2001 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2002 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2003 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2004 35 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 38
2005 29 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 32
2006 37 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 38
2007 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2008 34 n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 35
2009 35 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 37
2010 32 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2011 27 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 28
2012 28 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 30
2013 30 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 31
2014 23 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 24
2015 22 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 23
2016 21 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 22
2017 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2018 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26
2019 29 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 31
2020 33 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 34
2021 29 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 32
2022 29 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 31
2023 28 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 29

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frederick Area Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 28 2.1 13.3 n/a
1990 31 2.9 10.6 n/a
1991 28 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 28 n/a n/a n/a
1993 27 2.6 10.4 n/a
1994 30 2.6 11.5 n/a
1995 33 2.8 11.8 n/a
1996 33 2.8 11.8 n/a
1997 29 2.8 10.4 17.2
1998 28 2.8 10.0 35.7
1999 31 2.8 11.1 32.3
2000 22 2.2 10.0 45.5
2001 25 2.6 9.6 24
2002 39 2.5 15.6 48.7
2003 39 2.5 15.6 48.7
2004 38 2.8 13.6 39.5
2005 32 2.6 12.3 0
2006 38 2.4 15.8 34.2
2007 42 2.3 18.3 38.1
2008 35 2.2 15.9 31.4
2009 37 2.2 16.8 37.8
2010 33 1.9 17.3 36.4
2011 28 2.4 11.6 35.7
2012 30 1.8 16.4 23.3
2013 31 1.8 16.6 29
2014 24 2.0 11.7 25
2015 23 2.0 11.5 30.4
2016 22 2.0 11.0 27.3
2017 24 2.2 10.5 33.3
2018 26 2.1 12.0 30.8
2019 31 2.1 14.4 32.3
2020 34 2.3 14.5 50
2021 32 1.9 16.1 34.4
2022 31 2.2 13.9 25.8
2023 29 2.2 13.0 27.6

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 Frederick Area Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 28 2.1 13.3 n/a
1990 31 2.9 10.6 n/a
1991 28 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 28 n/a n/a n/a
1993 27 2.6 10.4 n/a
1994 30 2.6 11.5 n/a
1995 33 2.8 11.8 n/a
1996 33 2.8 11.8 n/a
1997 29 2.8 10.4 17.2
1998 28 2.8 10.0 35.7
1999 31 2.8 11.1 32.3
2000 22 2.2 10.0 45.5
2001 25 2.6 9.6 24
2002 39 2.5 15.6 48.7
2003 39 2.5 15.6 48.7
2004 38 2.8 13.6 39.5
2005 32 2.6 12.3 0
2006 38 2.4 15.8 34.2
2007 42 2.3 18.3 38.1
2008 35 2.2 15.9 31.4
2009 37 2.2 16.8 37.8
2010 33 1.9 17.3 36.4
2011 28 2.4 11.6 35.7
2012 30 1.8 16.4 23.3
2013 31 1.8 16.6 29
2014 24 2.0 11.7 25
2015 23 2.0 11.5 30.4
2016 22 2.0 11.0 27.3
2017 24 2.2 10.5 33.3
2018 26 2.1 12.0 30.8
2019 31 2.1 14.4 32.3
2020 34 2.3 14.5 50
2021 32 1.9 16.1 34.4
2022 31 2.2 13.9 25.8
2023 29 2.2 13.0 27.6

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 Frederick Area Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $195 (1.7%) $11,094 (98.3%) $11,289
2021 $277 (2.2%) $12,343 (97.8%) $12,620
2022 $452 (3.5%) $12,383 (96.5%) $12,835
2023 $934 (6.5%) $13,462 (93.5%) $14,395

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederick Area 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frederick Area Middle School - 03)85.750
 35.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Frederick Area School District 06-2)85.750
 35.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frederick Area Middle School - 03)71.464.3
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Frederick Area School District 06-2)71.464.3
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Frederick Area Middle School - 03)8060
 20%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Frederick Area School District 06-2)61.660.7
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Frederick Area Middle School - 03)63.356.7
 6.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Frederick Area School District 06-2)58.659.5
 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 Students3129
 6.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White2928
 3.4%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.3%27.6%
 4.7%

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Students at Frederick Area Middle School - 03 are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 29 students attended Frederick Area Middle School - 03.

Frederick Area Middle School - 03 ranks 18th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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