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Gettysburg Middle School - 03

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Gettysburg Middle School - 03 is a small public middle school in Gettysburg, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with just 48 students. Despite its small size, this school is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gettysburg Middle School - 03 has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with students scoring well above state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 63.83% in English Language Arts and 72.34% in Math, significantly higher than the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's consistent top rankings and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger indicate that it is one of the top-performing middle schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1, which is ranked 5 out of 126 districts in the state. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female, male, and white students, suggesting an equitable education for all.

Interestingly, the nearby Hoven Junior High - 03, which is part of the Hoven School District 53-2, also performs exceptionally well academically, with high proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science, and a top statewide ranking. This suggests that the region may have a strong educational ecosystem that supports high-performing schools like Gettysburg Middle School - 03, which continues to set the bar for academic excellence in South Dakota.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 E King Ave
       Gettysburg, SD  57442

(605) 765-2436

District: Gettysburg School District 53-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,958 Help


Students who attend Gettysburg Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    Gettysburg High School - 01

Feeder schools for Gettysburg Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    Gettysburg Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  50

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
10.0%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Compare Details Gettysburg Middle School - 03 ranks better than 94.6% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.29. (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 (84%), Hispanic (10%), American Indian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gettysburg Middle School - 03 is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gettysburg Middle School - 03 is $12,958.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gettysburg Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Gettysburg Middle School - 03 8th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Gettysburg Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Gettysburg School District 53-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Gettysburg School District 53-1 5th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gettysburg Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Gettysburg Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.82 19th 133 85.7%
2004 81.98 6th 134 95.5%
2005 70.12 28th 136 79.4%
2006 73.11 21st 141 85.1%
2007 82.75 5th 136 96.3%
2008 67.09 34th 136 75.0%
2009 78.24 7th 139 95.0%
2010 66.93 39th 139 71.9%
2011 70.34 31st 140 77.9%
2012 86.60 2nd 146 98.6%
2013 74.62 19th 145 86.9%
2015 93.42 1st 145 99.3%
2016 85.94 6th 147 95.9%
2017 91.61 3rd 146 97.9%
2018 87.92 3rd 147 98.0%
2019 96.44 1st 149 99.3%
2021 86.48 4th 145 97.2%
2022 74.84 20th 143 86.0%
2023 77.10 16th 150 89.3%
2024 88.29 8th 147 94.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Gettysburg Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.91 9th 99 90.9%
2019 96.35 1st 107 99.1%
2021 90.58 2nd 113 98.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Gettysburg Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.57 4th 111 96.4%
2022 69.10 23rd 104 77.9%
2024 82.00 12th 115 89.6%
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Rank History for White students at Gettysburg Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.17 7th 131 94.7%
2019 94.63 1st 136 99.3%
2021 82.39 8th 136 94.1%
2022 76.21 18th 132 86.4%
2023 77.16 16th 136 88.2%
2024 86.68 7th 132 94.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Gettysburg 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 62 62
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 62 62
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 57 57
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 57 57
1993 54 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 55
1994 65 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 66
1995 102 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 105
1996 102 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 105
1997 80 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 82
1998 72 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 73
1999 75 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 76
2000 76 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 78
2001 79 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 83
2002 80 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 86
2003 80 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 86
2004 52 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 55
2005 48 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 51
2006 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2007 40 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 41
2008 32 n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2009 32 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2010 41 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 42
2011 41 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 43
2012 32 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 36
2013 25 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 30
2014 36 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 40
2015 38 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 41
2016 31 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 33
2017 39 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 44
2018 38 1 0 2 6 0 0 0 47
2019 49 0 0 2 3 0 1 0 55
2020 47 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 51
2021 50 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 54
2022 47 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 51
2023 42 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 48
2024 42 1 0 5 1 0 1 0 50

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 Gettysburg Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 62 3.6 17.2 n/a
1990 62 3.0 20.6 n/a
1991 57 1.0 57.0 n/a
1992 57 1.0 57.0 n/a
1993 55 3.5 15.7 n/a
1994 66 3.5 18.9 n/a
1995 105 7.7 13.6 n/a
1996 105 7.7 13.6 n/a
1997 82 6.6 12.4 13.4
1998 73 6.4 11.4 26
1999 76 6.3 12.1 15.8
2000 78 6.4 12.2 20.5
2001 83 6.8 12.2 25.3
2002 86 5.9 14.6 26.7
2003 86 5.9 14.6 26.7
2004 55 4.5 12.2 21.8
2005 51 4.5 11.3 13.7
2006 47 2.6 18.1 14.9
2007 41 2.5 16.4 n/a
2008 33 2.3 14.3 n/a
2009 33 2.3 13.8 21.2
2010 42 2.2 18.4 11.9
2011 43 2.6 16.0 14
2012 36 2.3 15.3 25
2013 30 2.5 11.9 33.3
2014 40 2.8 14.1 25
2015 41 3.0 13.6 19.5
2016 33 2.0 16.5 45.5
2017 44 3.2 13.6 40.9
2018 47 4.9 9.4 31.9
2019 55 4.9 11.1 34.5
2020 51 4.4 11.5 13.7
2021 54 4.1 13.1 14.8
2022 51 4.6 11.0 13.7
2023 48 4.4 10.8 27.1
2024 50 3.6 13.5 24

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 Gettysburg Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 62 3.6 17.2 n/a
1990 62 3.0 20.6 n/a
1991 57 1.0 57.0 n/a
1992 57 1.0 57.0 n/a
1993 55 3.5 15.7 n/a
1994 66 3.5 18.9 n/a
1995 105 7.7 13.6 n/a
1996 105 7.7 13.6 n/a
1997 82 6.6 12.4 13.4
1998 73 6.4 11.4 26
1999 76 6.3 12.1 15.8
2000 78 6.4 12.2 20.5
2001 83 6.8 12.2 25.3
2002 86 5.9 14.6 26.7
2003 86 5.9 14.6 26.7
2004 55 4.5 12.2 21.8
2005 51 4.5 11.3 13.7
2006 47 2.6 18.1 14.9
2007 41 2.5 16.4 n/a
2008 33 2.3 14.3 n/a
2009 33 2.3 13.8 21.2
2010 42 2.2 18.4 11.9
2011 43 2.6 16.0 14
2012 36 2.3 15.3 25
2013 30 2.5 11.9 33.3
2014 40 2.8 14.1 25
2015 41 3.0 13.6 19.5
2016 33 2.0 16.5 45.5
2017 44 3.2 13.6 40.9
2018 47 4.9 9.4 31.9
2019 55 4.9 11.1 34.5
2020 51 4.4 11.5 13.7
2021 54 4.1 13.1 14.8
2022 51 4.6 11.0 13.7
2023 48 4.4 10.8 27.1
2024 50 3.6 13.5 24

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 Gettysburg Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $380 (3.6%) $10,261 (96.4%) $10,641
2021 $536 (4.6%) $11,115 (95.4%) $11,651
2022 $1,068 (9.7%) $9,979 (90.3%) $11,047
2023 $2,162 (16.7%) $10,796 (83.3%) $12,958

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gettysburg Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 16th of 150 Middle schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Middle School - 03)86.475
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg School District 53-1)86.475
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg Middle School - 03)72.762.5
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg School District 53-1)72.762.5
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Middle School - 03)69.241.2
 28.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg School District 53-1)69.241.2
 28.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg Middle School - 03)84.658.8
 25.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg School District 53-1)84.658.8
 25.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Middle School - 03)84.264.3
 19.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg School District 53-1)84.264.3
 19.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg Middle School - 03)84.271.4
 12.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg School District 53-1)84.271.4
 12.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Gettysburg Middle School - 03)7942.9
 36.1%
   8th Grade Science (Gettysburg School District 53-1)7942.9
 36.1%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gettysburg Middle School - 03)81.559.6
 21.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Gettysburg School District 53-1)72.565.2
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Gettysburg Middle School - 03)79.663.8
 15.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Gettysburg School District 53-1)72.566.1
 6.4%
   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 Students5548
 12.7%
African American00
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White4942
 14.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%27.1%
 7.5%

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Yes. Gettysburg Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 5.4% of South Dakota middle schools.

Students at Gettysburg Middle School - 03 are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 50 students attended Gettysburg Middle School - 03.


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