Garretson Middle School - 03

Summary:

Garretson Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Garretson, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 89 students. The school is part of the Garretson School District 49-4, which is ranked 93 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garretson Middle School - 03 has shown strong academic performance, ranking 48th out of 147 South Dakota middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 7th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.96% of 7th-grade students at Garretson Middle School - 03 were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 60.72% for the district and 50.2% for the state. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 10.8% in 2021-2022 to 7.1% in 2023-2024, and an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio.

While Garretson Middle School - 03 generally outperforms the nearby Edison Middle School - 06 and Axtell Park Middle School - 47 in the Sioux Falls area, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Dell Rapids and Baltic districts, such as Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 and Baltic Middle School - 03, which rank among the top middle schools in the state. This may be partly due to Garretson Middle School - 03's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 20.22% in 2022-2023, compared to the higher rates in the Sioux Falls-area schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 505 2nd St
       Garretson, SD  57030


(605) 594-3452

District: Garretson School District 49-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,524 Help


Students who attend Garretson Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    Garretson High School - 01

Feeder schools for Garretson Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    Garretson Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  97

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.6% Help


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Compare Details Garretson Middle School - 03 ranks better than 67.3% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.08. (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 (90.7%), two or more races (5.2%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garretson Middle School - 03 is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garretson Middle School - 03 is $11,524.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garretson Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Garretson Middle School - 03 48th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Garretson Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Garretson School District 49-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Garretson School District 49-4 93rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garretson Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Garretson Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.69 30th 133 77.4%
2004 62.65 44th 134 67.2%
2005 58.45 62nd 136 54.4%
2006 68.46 37th 141 73.8%
2007 58.98 64th 136 52.9%
2008 62.46 51st 136 62.5%
2009 67.34 39th 139 71.9%
2010 81.98 3rd 139 97.8%
2011 73.05 21st 140 85.0%
2012 74.01 18th 146 87.7%
2013 70.01 35th 145 75.9%
2015 37.96 106th 145 26.9%
2016 37.32 111th 147 24.5%
2017 52.59 80th 146 45.2%
2018 55.92 62nd 147 57.8%
2019 57.97 56th 149 62.4%
2021 52.98 65th 145 55.2%
2022 43.34 91st 143 36.4%
2023 43.18 93rd 150 38.0%
2024 63.08 48th 147 67.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Garretson Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.84 40th 99 59.6%
2019 56.31 49th 107 54.2%
2021 54.43 54th 113 52.2%
2022 25.57 86th 102 15.7%
2023 28.91 86th 112 23.2%
2024 45.03 67th 107 37.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Garretson Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.28 59th 111 46.8%
2019 57.67 41st 110 62.7%
2021 47.92 58th 115 49.6%
2022 61.64 38th 104 63.5%
2023 55.92 45th 116 61.2%
2024 73.63 19th 115 83.5%
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Rank History for White students at Garretson Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.52 72nd 131 45.0%
2019 50.81 65th 136 52.2%
2021 43.97 85th 136 37.5%
2022 35.27 97th 132 26.5%
2023 33.99 96th 136 29.4%
2024 56.36 58th 132 56.1%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Garretson Middle School - 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 60 60
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 53 53
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 69 69
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 69 69
1993 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1994 74 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 75
1995 72 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 73
1996 72 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 73
1997 85 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 86
1998 89 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 92
1999 70 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 73
2000 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2001 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2002 118 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2003 118 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2004 119 0 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 125
2005 109 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 112
2006 116 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 117
2007 118 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 121
2008 121 n/a 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 126
2009 117 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 121
2010 103 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 106
2011 107 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 110
2012 116 0 1 2 2 0 2 0 123
2013 111 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 123
2014 101 1 1 2 3 0 6 0 114
2015 105 2 0 6 1 0 5 0 119
2016 119 1 0 5 1 0 6 0 132
2017 118 1 1 3 1 0 4 0 128
2018 105 0 1 1 1 0 5 0 113
2019 103 0 2 3 0 0 6 0 114
2020 92 0 1 5 1 0 4 0 103
2021 96 0 1 4 0 0 5 0 106
2022 93 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 100
2023 80 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 89
2024 88 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 97

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 Garretson Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 60 3.8 15.7 n/a
1990 53 3.0 17.6 n/a
1991 69 3.0 23.0 n/a
1992 69 3.0 23.0 n/a
1993 80 4.8 16.7 n/a
1994 75 4.8 15.6 n/a
1995 73 5.0 14.6 n/a
1996 73 5.0 14.6 n/a
1997 86 4.1 21.0 5.8
1998 92 4.0 23.0 14.1
1999 73 3.9 18.7 13.7
2000 74 4.4 16.8 14.9
2001 81 5.4 15.0 12.3
2002 120 6.5 18.5 9.2
2003 120 6.5 18.5 9.2
2004 125 6.9 18.1 11.2
2005 112 6.9 16.2 9.8
2006 117 6.9 17.0 12
2007 121 6.3 19.2 21.5
2008 126 6.2 20.3 23
2009 121 6.5 18.6 24.8
2010 106 6.8 15.5 17.9
2011 110 6.6 16.4 17.3
2012 123 6.5 18.7 22
2013 123 6.5 18.8 22.8
2014 114 6.5 17.4 27.2
2015 119 7.0 17.0 26.9
2016 132 7.0 18.8 21.2
2017 128 7.3 17.3 11.7
2018 113 7.3 15.3 12.4
2019 114 6.9 16.3 6.1
2020 103 7.0 14.6 23.3
2021 106 7.0 15.0 12.3
2022 100 6.7 14.7 7
2023 89 7.8 11.3 20.2
2024 97 7.8 12.3 18.6

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 Garretson Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 60 3.8 15.7 n/a
1990 53 3.0 17.6 n/a
1991 69 3.0 23.0 n/a
1992 69 3.0 23.0 n/a
1993 80 4.8 16.7 n/a
1994 75 4.8 15.6 n/a
1995 73 5.0 14.6 n/a
1996 73 5.0 14.6 n/a
1997 86 4.1 21.0 5.8
1998 92 4.0 23.0 14.1
1999 73 3.9 18.7 13.7
2000 74 4.4 16.8 14.9
2001 81 5.4 15.0 12.3
2002 120 6.5 18.5 9.2
2003 120 6.5 18.5 9.2
2004 125 6.9 18.1 11.2
2005 112 6.9 16.2 9.8
2006 117 6.9 17.0 12
2007 121 6.3 19.2 21.5
2008 126 6.2 20.3 23
2009 121 6.5 18.6 24.8
2010 106 6.8 15.5 17.9
2011 110 6.6 16.4 17.3
2012 123 6.5 18.7 22
2013 123 6.5 18.8 22.8
2014 114 6.5 17.4 27.2
2015 119 7.0 17.0 26.9
2016 132 7.0 18.8 21.2
2017 128 7.3 17.3 11.7
2018 113 7.3 15.3 12.4
2019 114 6.9 16.3 6.1
2020 103 7.0 14.6 23.3
2021 106 7.0 15.0 12.3
2022 100 6.7 14.7 7
2023 89 7.8 11.3 20.2
2024 97 7.8 12.3 18.6

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 Garretson Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $235 (2.6%) $8,920 (97.4%) $9,154
2021 $280 (2.9%) $9,360 (97.1%) $9,640
2022 $246 (2.4%) $9,884 (97.6%) $10,130
2023 $300 (2.6%) $11,224 (97.4%) $11,524

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garretson Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 93rd of 150 Middle schools
 24.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson Middle School - 03)57.517.9
 39.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson School District 49-4)56.117.9
 38.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Garretson Middle School - 03)4025
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Garretson School District 49-4)3925
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson Middle School - 03)7551.9
 23.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson School District 49-4)7551.9
 23.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Garretson Middle School - 03)5040.7
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Garretson School District 49-4)5040.7
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson Middle School - 03)68.246.9
 21.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson School District 49-4)68.246.9
 21.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Garretson Middle School - 03)47.753.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Garretson School District 49-4)47.753.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Garretson Middle School - 03)2534.4
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Garretson School District 49-4)2534.4
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Garretson Middle School - 03)66.139.1
 27%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Garretson School District 49-4)51.934
 18%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Garretson Middle School - 03)45.540.2
 5.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Garretson School District 49-4)39.536.7
 2.8%
   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 Students11489
 21.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White10380
 22.3%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%20.2%
 14.1%


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Students at Garretson Middle School - 03 are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Garretson Middle School - 03.

Garretson Middle School - 03 ranks 48th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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