Is Florence Middle School - 03 a good school?

Florence Middle School - 03 ranks in the bottom 18.4% of South Dakota middle schools.

How many students attend Florence Middle School - 03?

In the 2022-23 school year, 71 students attended Florence Middle School - 03.

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

Students at Florence Middle School - 03 are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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

Florence Middle School - 03

Summary:

Florence Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Florence, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school is part of the Florence School District 14-1, which is ranked 109 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Florence Middle School - 03 has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 36.51% compared to the state average of 50.04%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 26.99% compared to the state average of 42.95%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 36th out of 147 middle schools in 2015-2016 to 120th out of 147 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% compared to the state average of around 10%, which can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement.

Interestingly, the nearby Waubay Middle School - 03 and Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 also perform below the state average in academic proficiency, with similar chronic absenteeism rates. However, Watertown Middle School - 02 and Watertown Intermediate School - 13, which are also within a 15-mile radius, significantly outperform Florence Middle School - 03 in both academic proficiency and student engagement. The school's declining performance over time and underperformance for specific student subgroups, such as female and white students, suggest that the school and district may need to implement comprehensive interventions and improvements to address these issues and better support student success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235

(605) 758-2412

District: Florence School District 14-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
120^th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,054

Students who attend Florence Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Florence High School - 01

Feeder schools for Florence Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Florence Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.9%

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Compare Details Florence Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 81.6% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.4. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence Middle School - 03 is $10,054.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Florence Middle School - 03 120^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Florence Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Florence School District 14-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence School District 14-1 109^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Florence Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	28.14	113^th	133	15.0%
2004	35.06	114^th	134	14.9%
2005	23.19	124^th	136	8.8%
2006	40.71	111^th	141	21.3%
2007	19.79	122^nd	136	10.3%
2008	48.25	90^th	136	33.8%
2009	63.15	52^nd	139	62.6%
2010	47.94	97^th	139	30.2%
2011	51.92	85^th	140	39.3%
2012	41.51	103^rd	146	29.5%
2013	55.75	75^th	145	48.3%
2015	42.63	88^th	145	39.3%
2016	66.44	36^th	147	75.5%
2017	58.09	57^th	146	61.0%
2018	50.97	76^th	147	48.3%
2019	44.33	93^rd	149	37.6%
2021	47.36	77^th	145	46.9%
2022	46.74	80^th	143	44.1%
2023	39.06	96^th	150	36.0%
2024	24.40	120^th	147	18.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.02	14^th	71	80.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Florence Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2021	41.41	75^th	113	33.6%
2022	37.02	72^nd	102	29.4%
2023	36.55	78^th	112	30.4%
2024	26.36	89^th	107	16.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Florence Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	46.05	63^rd	111	43.2%
2019	37.19	75^th	110	31.8%
2021	40.08	68^th	115	40.9%
2023	57.45	40^th	116	65.5%

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Rank History for White students at Florence Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	37.24	87^th	131	33.6%
2019	35.97	96^th	136	29.4%
2021	37.84	93^rd	136	31.6%
2022	36.77	94^th	132	28.8%
2023	28.65	108^th	136	20.6%
2024	14.41	125^th	132	5.3%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Florence Middle School - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	33
1996	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	33
1997	27	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	27
1998	29	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
1999	29	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
2000	35	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	35
2001	41	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	41
2002	35	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	38
2003	35	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	38
2004	29	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	31
2005	26	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	27
2006	40	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	42
2007	36	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	37
2008	35	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	35
2009	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	37
2010	36	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	36
2011	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	35
2012	32	0	0	0	0	0	0	32
2013	30	0	0	0	0	0	1	31
2014	28	0	0	0	1	0	2	31
2015	32	0	0	0	1	0	1	34
2016	27	0	0	0	2	0	2	31
2017	45	0	0	0	1	0	3	49
2018	55	0	0	0	0	0	1	56
2019	60	0	0	0	1	0	1	62
2020	64	0	0	1	1	0	1	67
2021	66	0	0	0	1	0	1	68
2022	68	0	0	2	1	0	2	73
2023	68	0	0	1	0	0	2	71

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

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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 Florence Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	33	2.0	16.5	n/a
1996	33	2.0	16.5	n/a
1997	27	2.1	12.9	14.8
1998	29	1.9	15.3	65.5
1999	29	1.6	18.1	48.3
2000	35	2.0	17.5	25.7
2001	41	2.4	17.1	19.5
2002	38	2.5	15.2	50
2003	38	2.5	15.2	50
2004	31	3.3	9.4	54.8
2005	27	2.9	9.3	29.6
2006	42	3.1	13.5	19
2007	37	3.3	11.2	16.2
2008	35	3.3	10.6	34.3
2009	37	3.0	12.3	40.5
2010	36	2.6	13.5	44.4
2011	35	2.6	13.1	28.6
2012	32	2.6	11.9	28.1
2013	31	2.1	14.4	29
2014	31	2.2	13.6	45.2
2015	34	2.0	17.0	47.1
2016	31	3.0	10.3	51.6
2017	49	4.2	11.5	51
2018	56	4.8	11.5	46.4
2019	62	4.2	14.6	35.5
2020	67	4.0	16.7	29.9
2021	68	4.2	16.0	36.8
2022	73	4.6	15.8	9.6
2023	71	5.1	13.8	23.9

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 Florence Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	33	2.0	16.5	n/a
1996	33	2.0	16.5	n/a
1997	27	2.1	12.9	14.8
1998	29	1.9	15.3	65.5
1999	29	1.6	18.1	48.3
2000	35	2.0	17.5	25.7
2001	41	2.4	17.1	19.5
2002	38	2.5	15.2	50
2003	38	2.5	15.2	50
2004	31	3.3	9.4	54.8
2005	27	2.9	9.3	29.6
2006	42	3.1	13.5	19
2007	37	3.3	11.2	16.2
2008	35	3.3	10.6	34.3
2009	37	3.0	12.3	40.5
2010	36	2.6	13.5	44.4
2011	35	2.6	13.1	28.6
2012	32	2.6	11.9	28.1
2013	31	2.1	14.4	29
2014	31	2.2	13.6	45.2
2015	34	2.0	17.0	47.1
2016	31	3.0	10.3	51.6
2017	49	4.2	11.5	51
2018	56	4.8	11.5	46.4
2019	62	4.2	14.6	35.5
2020	67	4.0	16.7	29.9
2021	68	4.2	16.0	36.8
2022	73	4.6	15.8	9.6
2023	71	5.1	13.8	23.9

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 Florence Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$8,409 (100.0%)	$8,409
2021	$179 (2.1%)	$8,205 (97.9%)	$8,384
2022	$112 (1.2%)	$8,937 (98.8%)	$9,049
2023	$575 (5.7%)	$9,479 (94.3%)	$10,054

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 93^rd of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 96^th of 150 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Middle School - 03)	47.4	26.3	21.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florence School District 14-1)	47.4	26.3	21.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florence Middle School - 03)	42.1	21.1	21.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florence School District 14-1)	42.1	21.1	21.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Middle School - 03)	50	39.1	10.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florence School District 14-1)	50	39.1	10.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florence Middle School - 03)	29.2	34.8	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florence School District 14-1)	29.2	34.8	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Middle School - 03)	50	57.1	7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florence School District 14-1)	50	57.1	7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florence Middle School - 03)	50	42.9	7.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florence School District 14-1)	50	42.9	7.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Florence Middle School - 03)	44.5	32.1	12.3%
8th Grade Science (Florence School District 14-1)	44.5	32.1	12.3%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Florence Middle School - 03)	49.2	42.9	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Florence School District 14-1)	52.1	44	8.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Florence Middle School - 03)	39.3	34.3	5.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Florence School District 14-1)	43.8	39.6	4.1%
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	62	71	14.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	60	68	13.3%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.5%	23.9%	11.5%

Schools Near Florence 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Florence Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	515 Main Ave	Florence	57235	Codington County	Florence School District 14-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 758-2412	71	5	13.8	23.9%	68 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	24.4	120^th of 147 public middle schools	18.4%		39.1	96^th of 150 public middle schools	36.0%	24		27.8	34.8	45.5	36.5		27.8	17.4	36.4	27.0		31.8	$10,054	$575	$9,479
Henry Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	111 N Cedar	Henry	57243	Codington County	Henry School District 14-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 532-5364	45	4	12.0	46.7%	42 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.8	140^th of 147 public middle schools	4.8%		15.1	136^th of 150 public middle schools	9.3%	4		12.5	12.5	33.3	20.0				16.7	10.0		11.1	$13,122	$37	$13,085
Watertown Middle School - 02	Public	7-8	1700 11th St NE	Watertown	57201	Codington County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 882-6370	600	36	16.6	26.3%	510 (85.0%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	69.8	30^th of 147 public middle schools	79.6%		71.8	32^nd of 150 public middle schools	78.7%	2			58.2	59.3	58.7			53.4	53.8	53.6		41.8	$9,359	$471	$8,887
Watertown Intermediate School - 13	Public	5-6	601 11th St NE	Watertown	57201	Codington County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 882-6355	548	42	13.0	31.2%	464 (84.7%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.8%)								(n/a)	56.0	53.9			55.0	46.6	46.1			46.3	46.2		$9,447	$497	$8,950
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	319 Mary Pl	Waverly	57201	Codington County	Waverly School District 14-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 886-9174	57	4	13.2	22.8%	54 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.4	122^nd of 147 public middle schools	17.0%		32.9	110^th of 150 public middle schools	26.7%	12		42.1	45.8	16.7	36.1		31.6	25.0		21.3		22.2	$11,311	$00	$11,311
Waubay Middle School - 03	Public	7-8	202 W School Rd	Waubay	57273	Day County	Waubay School District 18-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 947-4529	32	4	7.9	56.3%	21 (65.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.4%)	21.1	124^th of 147 public middle schools	15.6%		18.5	130^th of 150 public middle schools	13.3%	6			37.5	50.0	42.3			18.8	30.0	23.1		10.0	$15,284	$2,191	$13,092

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