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Eureka Junior High - 03

Summary:

Eureka Junior High - 03 is a public middle school located in Eureka, South Dakota, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 24 students. The school is part of the Eureka School District 44-1, which is ranked 27th out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eureka Junior High - 03 has seen fluctuating performance in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 2nd out of 136 middle schools in 2006-2007 to a low of 132nd out of 149 in 2018-2019. However, in the most recent school year, the school ranked 39th out of 147 South Dakota middle schools and received a 4-star rating, outperforming the majority of middle schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are also higher than the state averages, though its performance has varied over the years. Chronic absenteeism rates have also been inconsistent, with a concerning spike in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the fluctuations, Eureka Junior High - 03 provides a favorable learning environment for its students, with a low student-teacher ratio and relatively stable per-student spending. The school serves a diverse student population, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, which may present both challenges and opportunities. By addressing the identified challenges and building upon its successes, the school can strive to maintain a consistent high-quality education for its students and continue to be a valuable asset to the Eureka School District and the broader community.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 805 10th St
       Eureka, SD  57437

(605) 284-2875

District: Eureka School District 44-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,489 Help


Students who attend Eureka Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:    Eureka High School - 01

Feeder schools for Eureka Junior High - 03:

Elementary:    Eureka Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  27

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37% Help


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Compare Details Eureka Junior High - 03 ranks better than 73.5% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.4. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eureka Junior High - 03 is 8.7. (See more...)
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Compare Eureka Junior High - 03 employs 3.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eureka Junior High - 03 is $17,489.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eureka Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Eureka Junior High - 03 39th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Eureka Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Eureka School District 44-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Eureka School District 44-1 27th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eureka Junior High - 03

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Rank History for all students at Eureka Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.57 44th 133 66.9%
2004 75.86 15th 134 88.8%
2005 66.89 35th 136 74.3%
2006 70.00 27th 141 80.9%
2007 86.08 2nd 136 98.5%
2008 74.65 17th 136 87.5%
2009 56.42 71st 139 48.9%
2012 59.20 64th 146 56.2%
2013 42.38 107th 145 26.2%
2017 36.45 106th 146 27.4%
2018 38.94 107th 147 27.2%
2019 14.95 132nd 149 11.4%
2023 46.19 86th 150 42.7%
2024 65.40 39th 147 73.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Eureka Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.80 79th 116 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at Eureka Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.16 129th 136 5.1%
2023 36.64 94th 136 30.9%
2024 58.71 55th 132 58.3%
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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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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eureka 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 39 39
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 45 45
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 47 47
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 47 47
1993 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1994 45 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 47
1995 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1996 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1997 36 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1998 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1999 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2000 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2001 48 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 51
2002 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2003 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2004 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2005 33 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2006 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2007 34 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 35
2008 22 n/a n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a 0 24
2009 29 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2010 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2011 19 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
2012 23 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 25
2013 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 24
2014 39 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 40
2015 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 31
2016 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28
2017 30 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 33
2018 32 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 34
2019 33 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 35
2020 15 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 17
2021 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2022 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23
2023 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2024 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27

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 Eureka Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 39 2.5 15.6 n/a
1990 45 2.5 18.0 n/a
1991 47 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 47 n/a n/a n/a
1993 43 2.9 14.8 n/a
1994 47 3.1 15.2 n/a
1995 38 3.1 12.3 n/a
1996 38 3.1 12.3 n/a
1997 37 2.6 14.2 32.4
1998 45 2.8 16.1 42.2
1999 44 3.2 13.8 45.5
2000 47 3.3 14.2 40.4
2001 51 2.6 19.6 37.3
2002 31 2.6 11.9 32.3
2003 31 2.6 11.9 32.3
2004 37 2.4 15.4 27
2005 34 2.7 12.6 20.6
2006 35 2.7 13.0 34.3
2007 35 2.9 12.1 45.7
2008 24 2.6 9.2 45.8
2009 30 2.6 11.5 50
2010 26 2.5 10.2 42.3
2011 20 2.4 8.3 30
2012 25 2.5 9.8 52
2013 24 2.3 10.0 50
2014 40 3.2 12.3 35
2015 31 4.0 7.7 32.3
2016 28 4.0 7.0 39.3
2017 33 4.6 7.0 33.3
2018 34 4.6 7.2 44.1
2019 35 5.1 6.7 54.3
2020 17 2.8 6.0 58.8
2021 15 2.6 5.6 33.3
2022 23 3.2 7.1 13
2023 24 3.2 7.4 33.3
2024 27 3.1 8.7 37

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 Eureka Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 39 2.5 15.6 n/a
1990 45 2.5 18.0 n/a
1991 47 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 47 n/a n/a n/a
1993 43 2.9 14.8 n/a
1994 47 3.1 15.2 n/a
1995 38 3.1 12.3 n/a
1996 38 3.1 12.3 n/a
1997 37 2.6 14.2 32.4
1998 45 2.8 16.1 42.2
1999 44 3.2 13.8 45.5
2000 47 3.3 14.2 40.4
2001 51 2.6 19.6 37.3
2002 31 2.6 11.9 32.3
2003 31 2.6 11.9 32.3
2004 37 2.4 15.4 27
2005 34 2.7 12.6 20.6
2006 35 2.7 13.0 34.3
2007 35 2.9 12.1 45.7
2008 24 2.6 9.2 45.8
2009 30 2.6 11.5 50
2010 26 2.5 10.2 42.3
2011 20 2.4 8.3 30
2012 25 2.5 9.8 52
2013 24 2.3 10.0 50
2014 40 3.2 12.3 35
2015 31 4.0 7.7 32.3
2016 28 4.0 7.0 39.3
2017 33 4.6 7.0 33.3
2018 34 4.6 7.2 44.1
2019 35 5.1 6.7 54.3
2020 17 2.8 6.0 58.8
2021 15 2.6 5.6 33.3
2022 23 3.2 7.1 13
2023 24 3.2 7.4 33.3
2024 27 3.1 8.7 37

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 Eureka Junior High - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $612 (3.2%) $18,694 (96.8%) $19,306
2021 $1,670 (8.3%) $18,416 (91.7%) $20,086
2022 $2,993 (17.2%) $14,409 (82.8%) $17,402
2023 $1,777 (10.2%) $15,712 (89.8%) $17,489

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eureka Junior High - 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 86th of 150 Middle schools
 31.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Eureka Junior High - 03)41.770
 28.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Eureka School District 44-1)46.270
 23.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Eureka Junior High - 03)2560
 35%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Eureka School District 44-1)30.860
 29.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Eureka Junior High - 03)2540
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Eureka School District 44-1)2540
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Science (Eureka Junior High - 03)2533.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Eureka School District 44-1)2533.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Eureka Junior High - 03)34.452
 17.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Eureka School District 44-1)53.960.2
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Eureka Junior High - 03)18.836
 17.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Eureka School District 44-1)38.551.8
 13.4%
   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 Students3524
 31.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White3324
 27.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%33.3%
 21%

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Students at Eureka Junior High - 03 are 100% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 27 students attended Eureka Junior High - 03.

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

Eureka Junior High - 03 ranks 39th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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