Ethan Junior High - 03

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Ethan Junior High - 03 ranks 22 nd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ethan Junior High - 03 is a small public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Ethan, South Dakota, part of the highly-ranked Ethan School District 17-1. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, ranking among the top middle schools in South Dakota.

Ethan Junior High - 03 boasts impressive academic performance, with 68.29% proficiency in English Language Arts and 56.1% proficiency in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, demonstrating its commitment to equity and inclusive education. Additionally, Ethan Junior High - 03 maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and invests more per student than the state average, indicating a focus on providing high-quality resources and programs.

While Ethan Junior High - 03 stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, the surrounding schools in the region, such as Bridgewater-Emery Middle School, Mount Vernon Middle School, and Hanson Middle School, also demonstrate strong performance, suggesting a robust educational ecosystem in the area. While Ethan Junior High - 03 excels overall, there may be opportunities to further strengthen its 8th-grade Mathematics and Science proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public 7-8

320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334

(605) 227-4211

District: Ethan School District 17-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,277

Students who attend Ethan Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:

Ethan High School - 01

Feeder schools for Ethan Junior High - 03:

Elementary:

Ethan Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 44

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.5%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.57. (See more...)

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 Ethan Junior High - 03 is $9,277.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ethan Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Ethan Junior High - 03 22^nd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Ethan Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Ethan School District 17-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Ethan School District 17-1 8^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ethan Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	56.24	62^nd	133	53.4%
2004	51.02	89^th	134	33.6%
2005	67.36	34^th	136	75.0%
2006	55.98	70^th	141	50.4%
2007	70.63	31^st	136	77.2%
2008	59.87	64^th	136	52.9%
2009	75.89	13^th	139	90.6%
2010	79.24	9^th	139	93.5%
2011	73.66	17^th	140	87.9%
2012	69.23	37^th	146	74.7%
2013	66.50	44^th	145	69.7%
2015	79.44	16^th	145	89.0%
2016	83.12	9^th	147	93.9%
2017	92.89	2^nd	146	98.6%
2018	87.77	4^th	147	97.3%
2019	78.46	14^th	149	90.6%
2021	72.37	26^th	145	82.1%
2022	97.20	1^st	143	99.3%
2023	91.38	2^nd	150	98.7%
2024	78.57	22^nd	147	85.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Ethan Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	75.29	16^th	107	85.0%
2021	65.57	27^th	113	76.1%
2022	93.93	2^nd	102	98.0%
2023	81.61	9^th	112	92.0%
2024	63.76	31^st	107	71.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Ethan Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	73.71	24^th	110	78.2%
2021	75.10	16^th	115	86.1%
2024	86.27	6^th	115	94.8%

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Rank History for White students at Ethan Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	85.41	8^th	131	93.9%
2019	72.61	26^th	136	80.9%
2021	64.48	35^th	136	74.3%
2022	94.53	1^st	132	99.2%
2023	88.25	4^th	136	97.1%
2024	70.56	27^th	132	79.5%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ethan 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	41	41
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	42	42
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	46	46
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	46	46
1993	38	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
1994	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
1995	52	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
1996	52	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
1997	47	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
1998	49	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
1999	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2000	41	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
2001	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
2002	50	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
2003	50	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
2004	53	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	53
2005	39	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
2006	43	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
2007	42	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	43
2008	46	1	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	0	48
2009	49	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	52
2010	50	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	54
2011	56	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	59
2012	31	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	32
2013	35	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	36
2014	33	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	35
2015	32	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	34
2016	36	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	37
2017	36	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	36
2018	37	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	40
2019	39	0	0	2	1	0	2	0	44
2020	40	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	43
2021	47	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	49
2022	43	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	47
2023	39	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	44

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	41	4.2	9.7	n/a
1990	42	4.0	10.5	n/a
1991	46	4.0	11.5	n/a
1992	46	4.0	11.5	n/a
1993	38	4.4	8.6	n/a
1994	55	4.3	12.8	n/a
1995	52	4.6	11.3	n/a
1996	52	4.6	11.3	n/a
1997	47	3.8	12.4	27.7
1998	49	4.3	11.4	40.8
1999	45	4.3	10.5	31.1
2000	41	4.5	9.1	26.8
2001	37	3.7	10.0	29.7
2002	51	3.4	15.0	35.3
2003	51	3.4	15.0	35.3
2004	53	2.9	18.3	39.6
2005	39	3.2	12.2	35.9
2006	43	2.9	14.8	25.6
2007	43	3.9	11.0	30.2
2008	48	3.8	12.6	33.3
2009	52	3.4	15.3	26.9
2010	54	2.6	20.5	25.9
2011	59	3.2	18.3	16.9
2012	32	2.2	14.1	9.4
2013	36	2.1	16.6	19.4
2014	35	2.2	15.7	34.3
2015	34	2.0	17.0	23.5
2016	37	2.0	18.5	24.3
2017	36	1.9	18.2	22.2
2018	40	2.2	18.0	25
2019	44	2.4	17.8	25
2020	43	2.7	15.9	30.2
2021	49	2.9	16.8	20.4
2022	47	3.0	15.4	6.4
2023	44	2.3	18.5	20.5

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 Ethan Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	41	4.2	9.7	n/a
1990	42	4.0	10.5	n/a
1991	46	4.0	11.5	n/a
1992	46	4.0	11.5	n/a
1993	38	4.4	8.6	n/a
1994	55	4.3	12.8	n/a
1995	52	4.6	11.3	n/a
1996	52	4.6	11.3	n/a
1997	47	3.8	12.4	27.7
1998	49	4.3	11.4	40.8
1999	45	4.3	10.5	31.1
2000	41	4.5	9.1	26.8
2001	37	3.7	10.0	29.7
2002	51	3.4	15.0	35.3
2003	51	3.4	15.0	35.3
2004	53	2.9	18.3	39.6
2005	39	3.2	12.2	35.9
2006	43	2.9	14.8	25.6
2007	43	3.9	11.0	30.2
2008	48	3.8	12.6	33.3
2009	52	3.4	15.3	26.9
2010	54	2.6	20.5	25.9
2011	59	3.2	18.3	16.9
2012	32	2.2	14.1	9.4
2013	36	2.1	16.6	19.4
2014	35	2.2	15.7	34.3
2015	34	2.0	17.0	23.5
2016	37	2.0	18.5	24.3
2017	36	1.9	18.2	22.2
2018	40	2.2	18.0	25
2019	44	2.4	17.8	25
2020	43	2.7	15.9	30.2
2021	49	2.9	16.8	20.4
2022	47	3.0	15.4	6.4
2023	44	2.3	18.5	20.5

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 Ethan Junior High - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$97 (1.2%)	$8,058 (98.8%)	$8,155
2021	$190 (2.4%)	$7,627 (97.6%)	$7,817
2022	$134 (1.7%)	$7,911 (98.3%)	$8,045
2023	$766 (8.3%)	$8,511 (91.7%)	$9,277

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ethan Junior High - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 150 Middle schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan Junior High - 03)	57.9	60.9	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan School District 17-1)	57.9	60.9	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ethan Junior High - 03)	84.2	65.2	19%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ethan School District 17-1)	84.2	65.2	19%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan Junior High - 03)	76	80	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan School District 17-1)	76	80	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ethan Junior High - 03)	48	75	27%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ethan School District 17-1)	48	75	27%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Ethan Junior High - 03)	52	65	13%
8th Grade Science (Ethan School District 17-1)	52	65	13%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ethan Junior High - 03)	68.2	69.8	1.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ethan School District 17-1)	68.8	71.4	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Ethan Junior High - 03)	63.6	69.8	6.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Ethan School District 17-1)	70.1	75.7	5.6%
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	44	44
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	39	39
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25%	20.5%	4.5%

Schools Near Ethan 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 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
Ethan Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	320 S 2nd St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Ethan School District 17-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 227-4211	44	2	18.5	20.5%	39 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)	78.6	22^nd of 147 public middle schools	85.0%		91.4	2^nd of 150 public middle schools	98.7%	20		73.7	63.6	68.3		73.7	40.9	56.1	50.0	$9,277	$766	$8,511
Parkston Middle School - 05	Public	6-8	102A S Chapman Dr	Parkston	57366	Hutchinson County	Parkston School District 33-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 928-3368	102	7	15.5	22.5%	89 (87.3%)	2 (2.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	63.3	47^th of 147 public middle schools	68.0%		70.3	34^th of 150 public middle schools	77.3%	13	47.1	50.0	56.5	50.6	47.1	52.9	60.9	52.7	47.8	$9,467	$313	$9,154
Mitchell Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	800 W 10th Ave	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Mitchell School District 17-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 995-3051	616	40	15.4	34.9%	488 (79.2%)	4 (0.6%)	62 (10.1%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	69.7	31^st of 147 public middle schools	78.9%		72.7	29^th of 150 public middle schools	80.7%	2	51.9	60.9	56.5	56.5	52.4	59.9	47.5	53.3	45.5	$9,170	$412	$8,758
Hanson Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	230 6th St	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 239-4387	87	6	14.4	18.4%	83 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	83.8	14^th of 147 public middle schools	90.5%		85.5	9^th of 150 public middle schools	94.0%	5	76.2	69.2	82.1	76.0	61.9	57.7	42.9	53.3	57.1	$9,192	$31	$9,161
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	500 N Main	Mount Vernon	57363	Davison County	Mount Vernon School District 17-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 236-5237	57	3	16.4	31.6%	49 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	78.1	23^rd of 147 public middle schools	84.4%		75.7	22^nd of 150 public middle schools	85.3%	1	68.2	64.3	43.5	57.6	81.8	64.3	60.9	69.5	47.8	$12,294	$350	$11,944
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	130 N 6th St	Emery	57332	Hanson County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 449-4271	71	7	10.9	29.6%	63 (88.7%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)	61.8	51^st of 147 public middle schools	65.3%		58.9	55^th of 150 public middle schools	63.3%	4	66.7	72.7	45.0	62.3	40.7	50.0	45.0	44.9	35.0	$12,202	$1,381	$10,822

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethan Junior High - 03

Is Ethan Junior High - 03 a good school?

Ethan Junior High - 03 ranks 22^nd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Ethan Junior High - 03 are 89% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Ethan Junior High - 03 attend?

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

How many students attend Ethan Junior High - 03?

In the 2022-23 school year, 44 students attended Ethan Junior High - 03.

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Ethan School District 17-1

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