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Estelline Middle School - 03 ranks 71 st of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Estelline Middle School - 03?

In the 2023-24 school year, 53 students attended Estelline Middle School - 03.

What is the racial makeup of Estelline Middle School - 03?

Students at Estelline Middle School - 03 are 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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

Estelline Middle School - 03

Summary:

Estelline Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Estelline, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Estelline School District 28-2, which is ranked 83 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Estelline Middle School - 03 has consistently underperformed the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 40.74% compared to the state average of 50.04%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 48.14% compared to the state average of 42.95%. The school also has had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.4% to 18.7% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.86% to 34.38% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Estelline Middle School - 03 has had a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 20 over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Arlington Junior High - 03, Sioux Valley Middle School - 04, Deubrook Junior High - 02, Clear Lake Middle School - 04, and Castlewood Middle School - 03, Estelline Middle School - 03 generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and other key metrics. The school's inconsistent ranking and rating history suggest that it may be struggling to maintain consistent performance and improvement over time.

Detail:

Public 6-8

708 Davis Ave
Estelline, SD 57234

(605) 873-2201

District: Estelline School District 28-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,243

Students who attend Estelline Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Estelline High School - 01

Feeder schools for Estelline Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Estelline Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 53

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Estelline Middle School - 03 ranks better than 51.7% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.4. (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 (88.7%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estelline Middle School - 03 is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Estelline Middle School - 03 employs 4.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estelline Middle School - 03 is $13,243.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estelline Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Estelline Middle School - 03 71^st of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Estelline Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Estelline School District 28-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Estelline School District 28-2 83^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Estelline Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Estelline Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	54.95	67^th	133	49.6%
2004	77.05	11^th	134	91.8%
2005	42.09	106^th	136	22.1%
2006	37.98	116^th	141	17.7%
2007	66.76	39^th	136	71.3%
2008	62.37	52^nd	136	61.8%
2009	57.31	66^th	139	52.5%
2010	52.86	83^rd	139	40.3%
2011	65.54	47^th	140	66.4%
2012	59.08	65^th	146	55.5%
2013	51.73	88^th	145	39.3%
2015	51.08	71^st	145	51.0%
2016	43.67	97^th	147	34.0%
2017	23.64	124^th	146	15.1%
2018	34.72	113^th	147	23.1%
2019	63.82	46^th	149	69.1%
2021	40.69	96^th	145	33.8%
2022	55.40	60^th	143	58.0%
2023	55.50	65^th	150	56.7%
2024	52.40	71^st	147	51.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Estelline Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	79.29	16^th	110	85.5%
2021	51.36	49^th	115	57.4%
2022	50.03	50^th	104	51.9%
2023	61.49	34^th	116	70.7%
2024	54.33	51^st	115	55.7%

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Rank History for White students at Estelline Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	24.67	112^th	131	14.5%
2019	64.50	42^nd	136	69.1%
2021	39.26	91^st	136	33.1%
2022	59.27	49^th	132	62.9%
2023	48.94	68^th	136	50.0%
2024	44.55	79^th	132	40.2%

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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 Estelline Middle School - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	41	41
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	41	41
1993	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	33
1994	23	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	25
1995	41	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	42
1996	41	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	42
1997	39	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	42
1998	36	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	39
1999	38	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	42
2000	42	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
2001	33	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
2002	48	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
2003	48	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
2004	50	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
2005	54	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
2006	56	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2007	36	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2008	35	n/a	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	38
2009	32	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
2010	30	2	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	37
2011	26	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	28
2012	30	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	34
2013	31	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	35
2014	26	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	30
2015	34	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	39
2016	40	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	42
2017	35	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	38
2018	28	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	31
2019	57	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	63
2020	57	0	0	6	0	0	1	0	64
2021	58	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	64
2022	54	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	59
2023	55	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	62
2024	47	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	53

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	41	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	41	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	33	3.4	9.7	n/a
1994	25	3.4	7.4	n/a
1995	42	3.8	11.1	n/a
1996	42	3.8	11.1	n/a
1997	42	3.5	12.0	14.3
1998	39	3.2	12.2	28.2
1999	42	3.2	13.1	23.8
2000	46	3.4	13.5	26.1
2001	35	2.8	12.5	34.3
2002	49	2.8	17.5	24.5
2003	49	2.8	17.5	24.5
2004	52	2.1	24.8	34.6
2005	57	3.0	19.0	26.3
2006	61	2.8	21.8	27.9
2007	38	2.2	17.3	26.3
2008	38	2.2	17.3	31.6
2009	39	1.8	20.5	17.9
2010	37	1.7	21.0	35.1
2011	28	1.7	16.0	39.3
2012	34	1.8	18.8	23.5
2013	35	2.0	16.9	54.3
2014	30	2.1	14.1	46.7
2015	39	2.0	19.5	30.8
2016	42	3.0	14.0	38.1
2017	38	2.8	13.4	42.1
2018	31	2.4	12.7	45.2
2019	63	3.8	16.3	36.5
2020	64	3.7	16.8	34.4
2021	64	3.2	20.0	34.4
2022	59	4.3	13.7	11.9
2023	62	4.5	13.7	21
2024	53	4.1	12.7	22.6

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 Estelline Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	41	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	41	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	33	3.4	9.7	n/a
1994	25	3.4	7.4	n/a
1995	42	3.8	11.1	n/a
1996	42	3.8	11.1	n/a
1997	42	3.5	12.0	14.3
1998	39	3.2	12.2	28.2
1999	42	3.2	13.1	23.8
2000	46	3.4	13.5	26.1
2001	35	2.8	12.5	34.3
2002	49	2.8	17.5	24.5
2003	49	2.8	17.5	24.5
2004	52	2.1	24.8	34.6
2005	57	3.0	19.0	26.3
2006	61	2.8	21.8	27.9
2007	38	2.2	17.3	26.3
2008	38	2.2	17.3	31.6
2009	39	1.8	20.5	17.9
2010	37	1.7	21.0	35.1
2011	28	1.7	16.0	39.3
2012	34	1.8	18.8	23.5
2013	35	2.0	16.9	54.3
2014	30	2.1	14.1	46.7
2015	39	2.0	19.5	30.8
2016	42	3.0	14.0	38.1
2017	38	2.8	13.4	42.1
2018	31	2.4	12.7	45.2
2019	63	3.8	16.3	36.5
2020	64	3.7	16.8	34.4
2021	64	3.2	20.0	34.4
2022	59	4.3	13.7	11.9
2023	62	4.5	13.7	21
2024	53	4.1	12.7	22.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Estelline Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$94 (0.9%)	$10,629 (99.1%)	$10,723
2021	$410 (3.8%)	$10,308 (96.2%)	$10,718
2022	$1,052 (8.8%)	$10,838 (91.2%)	$11,890
2023	$727 (5.5%)	$12,516 (94.5%)	$13,243

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Estelline Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 46^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 65^th of 150 Middle schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Estelline Middle School - 03)	52.4	45	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Estelline School District 28-2)	52.4	45	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Estelline Middle School - 03)	61.9	45	16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Estelline School District 28-2)	61.9	45	16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Estelline Middle School - 03)	55.6	47.4	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Estelline School District 28-2)	55.6	47.4	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Estelline Middle School - 03)	70.4	57.9	12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Estelline School District 28-2)	70.4	57.9	12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Estelline Middle School - 03)	44.5	38.1	6.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Estelline School District 28-2)	44.5	38.1	6.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Estelline Middle School - 03)	44.5	47.6	3.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Estelline School District 28-2)	44.5	47.6	3.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Estelline Middle School - 03)	44.5	38.1	6.4%
8th Grade Science (Estelline School District 28-2)	44.5	38.1	6.4%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Estelline Middle School - 03)	51.5	43.3	8.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Estelline School District 28-2)	52.7	44.9	7.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Estelline Middle School - 03)	60.6	50	10.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Estelline School District 28-2)	45.9	46.4	0.5%
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	63	62	1.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	57	55	3.5%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	21%	15.5%

Schools Near Estelline Middle School - 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 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 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Estelline Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	708 Davis Ave	Estelline	57234	Hamlin County	Estelline School District 28-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 873-2201	53	4	12.7	22.6%	47 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	52.4	71^st of 147 public middle schools	51.7%		55.5	65^th of 150 public middle schools	56.7%	6	41.2	36.8	44.4	40.7	47.1	42.1	55.6	48.1	55.6	$13,243	$727	$12,516
Castlewood Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	310 E Harry St	Castlewood	57223	Hamlin County	Castlewood School District 28-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 793-2497	73	4	17.2	23.3%	67 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	48.1	81^st of 147 public middle schools	44.9%		60.5	49^th of 150 public middle schools	67.3%	32	54.2	57.2	57.1	56.2	33.3	33.3	39.3	35.6	32.1	$10,359	$42	$10,318
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
Clear Lake Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	410 5th St W	Clear Lake	57226	Deuel County	Deuel School District 19-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 874-2162	99	7	14.2	19.2%	92 (92.9%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.8	27^th of 147 public middle schools	81.6%		57.6	59^th of 150 public middle schools	60.7%	32	66.7	50.0	55.0	56.7	66.7	46.7	57.5	56.7	57.5	$9,495	$144	$9,351
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	200 Hansina Ave	Volga	57071	Brookings County	Sioux Valley School District 05-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 627-5657	159	11	13.8	18.2%	146 (91.8%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	58.5	58^th of 147 public middle schools	60.5%		44.1	91^st of 150 public middle schools	39.3%	33	56.6	56.9	53.6	55.6	43.4	37.3	50.0	43.8	41.1	$8,676	$37	$8,639
Arlington Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	306 S Main St	Arlington	57212	Kingsbury County	Arlington School District 38-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 983-5598	37	3	12.5	16.2%	34 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)	88.2	9^th of 147 public middle schools	93.9%		82.4	11^th of 150 public middle schools	92.7%	2		82.6	82.4	82.5		87.0	82.4	85.0	35.3	$12,880	$71	$12,809

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