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Faulkton Middle School - 08

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Faulkton Middle School - 08 is a public middle school located in Faulkton, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 57 students. This exceptional educational institution has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a peak ranking of 4th out of 143 schools in the 2021-2022 school year.

Faulkton Middle School - 08 has a strong track record of academic excellence, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math for all grades were 67.92% and 58.49%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 7th grade, where the ELA and Math proficiency rates were 85% and 60%, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked among the top schools in South Dakota for female and white student performance.

Faulkton Middle School - 08 has also maintained very low chronic absenteeism rates, with only 1.8% and 1.7% of students chronically absent in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years, respectively. This is significantly lower than the state average and indicates a high level of student engagement and attendance. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $8,338 in 2019-2020 to $11,895 in 2022-2023, which may have contributed to its strong academic performance and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1114 Court St
       Faulkton, SD  57438

(605) 598-6266

District: Faulkton Area Schools 24-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,895 Help


Students who attend Faulkton Middle School - 08 usually attend:

High:    Faulkton High School - 01

Feeder schools for Faulkton Middle School - 08:

Elementary:    Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
    Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
    Faulkton Elementary - 02
    Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  57

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Asian:
1.8%
Hispanic:
1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14% Help


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Compare Details Faulkton Middle School - 08 ranks better than 87.1% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.26. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Faulkton Middle School - 08 is $11,895.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Faulkton Middle School - 08:

SchoolDigger ranks Faulkton Middle School - 08 19th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Faulkton Middle School - 08 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Faulkton Middle School - 08

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Rank History for all students at Faulkton Middle School - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 52.62 81st 139 41.7%
2010 61.01 59th 139 57.6%
2011 64.48 53rd 140 62.1%
2012 79.16 9th 146 93.8%
2013 85.69 2nd 145 98.6%
2015 77.06 19th 145 86.9%
2016 87.29 4th 147 97.3%
2017 83.14 13th 146 91.1%
2018 70.44 31st 147 78.9%
2019 50.79 78th 149 47.7%
2021 60.81 52nd 145 64.1%
2022 91.91 4th 143 97.2%
2023 83.84 10th 150 93.3%
2024 80.26 19th 147 87.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Faulkton Middle School - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.36 7th 99 92.9%
2024 84.60 6th 107 94.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Faulkton Middle School - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.83 48th 115 58.3%
2023 74.56 19th 116 83.6%
2024 71.49 24th 115 79.1%
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Rank History for White students at Faulkton Middle School - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.74 29th 131 77.9%
2019 43.57 83rd 136 39.0%
2021 51.96 64th 136 52.9%
2022 87.80 5th 132 96.2%
2023 76.69 18th 136 86.8%
2024 70.54 28th 132 78.8%
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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 Faulkton Middle School - 08

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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 34 34
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 46 46
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 53 53
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 53 53
1993 54 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1994 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1995 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1996 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1997 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1998 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1999 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2000 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2001 66 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2002 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2003 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2004 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2005 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2006 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2007 41 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2008 38 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 38
2009 36 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2010 31 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2011 27 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 29
2012 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2013 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33
2014 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 31
2015 31 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 33
2016 38 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 40
2017 39 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 42
2018 30 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 32
2019 31 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 33
2020 45 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 47
2021 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
2022 47 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 49
2023 55 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 57

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 Faulkton Middle School - 08

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 34 3.1 10.9 n/a
1990 46 3.0 15.3 n/a
1991 53 2.0 26.5 n/a
1992 53 2.0 26.5 n/a
1993 55 3.7 14.9 n/a
1994 52 3.7 14.1 n/a
1995 53 3.5 15.1 n/a
1996 53 3.5 15.1 n/a
1997 47 3.5 13.4 25.5
1998 47 3.8 12.4 53.2
1999 47 3.7 12.7 42.6
2000 63 4.4 14.3 42.9
2001 66 4.2 15.7 42.4
2002 50 3.2 15.6 28
2003 50 3.2 15.6 28
2004 53 3.2 16.6 30.2
2005 43 3.1 13.9 23.3
2006 40 3.0 13.3 32.5
2007 42 2.5 16.8 26.2
2008 38 2.1 18.1 18.4
2009 36 2.2 16.4 33.3
2010 33 3.1 10.3 27.3
2011 29 2.7 10.5 31
2012 35 2.4 14.1 25.7
2013 33 2.4 13.6 18.2
2014 31 2.3 13.1 16.1
2015 33 2.0 16.5 18.2
2016 40 2.0 20.0 25
2017 42 2.7 15.3 21.4
2018 32 2.5 12.6 28.1
2019 33 2.8 11.7 15.2
2020 47 2.8 16.7 10.6
2021 37 2.9 12.5 10.8
2022 49 4.8 10.0 8.2
2023 57 4.8 11.6 14

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 Faulkton Middle School - 08

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 34 3.1 10.9 n/a
1990 46 3.0 15.3 n/a
1991 53 2.0 26.5 n/a
1992 53 2.0 26.5 n/a
1993 55 3.7 14.9 n/a
1994 52 3.7 14.1 n/a
1995 53 3.5 15.1 n/a
1996 53 3.5 15.1 n/a
1997 47 3.5 13.4 25.5
1998 47 3.8 12.4 53.2
1999 47 3.7 12.7 42.6
2000 63 4.4 14.3 42.9
2001 66 4.2 15.7 42.4
2002 50 3.2 15.6 28
2003 50 3.2 15.6 28
2004 53 3.2 16.6 30.2
2005 43 3.1 13.9 23.3
2006 40 3.0 13.3 32.5
2007 42 2.5 16.8 26.2
2008 38 2.1 18.1 18.4
2009 36 2.2 16.4 33.3
2010 33 3.1 10.3 27.3
2011 29 2.7 10.5 31
2012 35 2.4 14.1 25.7
2013 33 2.4 13.6 18.2
2014 31 2.3 13.1 16.1
2015 33 2.0 16.5 18.2
2016 40 2.0 20.0 25
2017 42 2.7 15.3 21.4
2018 32 2.5 12.6 28.1
2019 33 2.8 11.7 15.2
2020 47 2.8 16.7 10.6
2021 37 2.9 12.5 10.8
2022 49 4.8 10.0 8.2
2023 57 4.8 11.6 14

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 Faulkton Middle School - 08

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $234 (2.8%) $8,104 (97.2%) $8,338
2021 $248 (2.2%) $10,929 (97.8%) $11,177
2022 $544 (4.4%) $11,903 (95.6%) $12,447
2023 $401 (3.4%) $11,494 (96.6%) $11,895

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Faulkton Middle School - 08

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 78th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 10th of 150 Middle schools
 45.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Faulkton Middle School - 08)69.660
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Faulkton Area Schools 24-4)67.964.3
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Faulkton Middle School - 08)56.565
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Faulkton Area Schools 24-4)5057.2
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Faulkton Middle School - 08)33.380
 46.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Faulkton Area Schools 24-4)47.678.3
 30.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Faulkton Middle School - 08)2573.3
 48.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Faulkton Area Schools 24-4)42.973.9
 31.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Faulkton Middle School - 08)2560
 35%
   8th Grade Science (Faulkton Area Schools 24-4)23.860.9
 37.1%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Faulkton Middle School - 08)57.261.8
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Faulkton Area Schools 24-4)67.369.2
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Faulkton Middle School - 08)45.763.6
 17.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Faulkton Area Schools 24-4)54.663.8
 9.2%
   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 Students3357
 72.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White3155
 77.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.2%14%
 1.1%

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Students who attend Faulkton Middle School - 08 usually go on to attend Faulkton High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 57 students attended Faulkton Middle School - 08.

Faulkton Middle School - 08 ranks 19th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Faulkton Middle School - 08 are 96% White, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.


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