Is Henry Middle School - 03 a good school?

Henry Middle School - 03 ranks in the bottom 4.8% of South Dakota middle schools.

How many students attend Henry Middle School - 03?

In the 2023-24 school year, 53 students attended Henry Middle School - 03.

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

Students at Henry Middle School - 03 are 96% White, 4% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Henry Middle School - 03 attend?

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

Henry Middle School - 03

Summary:

Henry Middle School - 03 is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the rural Henry School District 14-2 in South Dakota. With only 45 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of middle schools in the state, receiving 0-1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 34.5% to 40.4%) that are much higher than nearby schools like Willow Lake Middle School (14.2%) and Hamlin Middle School (6.9%). Academically, the school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is well below state averages, with only 20% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 10% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 50.04% and 42.95% respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.19% to 52.38%, which is higher than nearby schools.

When compared to other middle schools in the area, such as Watertown Intermediate School and Watertown Middle School, Henry Middle School - 03 is clearly struggling. The school's performance has declined over the past several years, falling from a ranking of 101 out of 147 middle schools in the state in 2015-2016 to 140 out of 147 in 2023-2024. Addressing the underlying issues related to student engagement, access to resources, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial for improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243

(605) 532-5364

District: Henry School District 14-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,122

Students who attend Henry Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Henry High School - 01

Feeder schools for Henry Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Henry Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 53

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

American Indian:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henry Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 95.2% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.75. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), American Indian (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry Middle School - 03 is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Henry Middle School - 03 employs 3.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry Middle School - 03 is $13,122.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry Middle School - 03 140^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Henry Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Henry School District 14-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry School District 14-2 121^st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Henry Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	46.56	88^th	133	33.8%
2004	57.85	69^th	134	48.5%
2006	62.88	53^rd	141	62.4%
2008	31.67	118^th	136	13.2%
2009	26.01	124^th	139	10.8%
2010	50.04	89^th	139	36.0%
2011	0.19	138^th	140	1.4%
2012	46.04	95^th	146	34.9%
2013	46.62	95^th	145	34.5%
2015	34.56	111^th	145	23.4%
2016	42.64	101^st	147	31.3%
2017	25.75	121^st	146	17.1%
2018	29.63	116^th	147	21.1%
2019	16.18	131^st	149	12.1%
2021	13.19	135^th	145	6.9%
2022	21.62	124^th	143	13.3%
2023	15.14	136^th	150	9.3%
2024	6.75	140^th	147	4.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Henry Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	6.65	101^st	107	5.6%
2023	26.12	94^th	112	16.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Henry Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.68	111^th	115	3.5%

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Rank History for White students at Henry Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	8.90	131^st	136	3.7%
2021	7.28	135^th	136	0.7%
2022	17.93	123^rd	132	6.8%
2023	9.92	132^nd	136	2.9%
2024	3.71	131^st	132	0.8%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Henry Middle School - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	12	12
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	12	12
1993	14	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	14
1994	26	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
1995	26	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
1996	26	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
1997	15	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	15
1998	19	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	19
1999	26	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2000	20	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	20
2001	19	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	19
2002	31	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	33
2003	31	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	33
2004	27	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	27
2005	22	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
2006	21	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
2007	23	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	23
2008	44	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	44
2009	48	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	48
2010	35	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
2011	34	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	35
2012	31	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	33
2013	39	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	40
2014	38	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	39
2015	37	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	38
2016	45	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	47
2017	48	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	51
2018	52	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	55
2019	47	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	49
2020	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	35
2021	42	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	43
2022	40	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	42
2023	42	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	45
2024	51	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	53

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 Henry Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	12	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	14	2.0	7.0	n/a
1994	26	2.0	13.0	n/a
1995	26	1.9	13.7	n/a
1996	26	1.9	13.7	n/a
1997	15	1.7	8.8	26.7
1998	19	1.6	11.9	31.6
1999	26	1.8	14.4	34.6
2000	20	1.6	12.5	55
2001	19	1.1	17.3	42.1
2002	33	1.7	19.4	39.4
2003	33	1.7	19.4	39.4
2004	27	1.7	15.9	37
2005	22	2.1	10.5	22.7
2006	22	1.9	11.6	54.5
2007	23	2.4	9.6	n/a
2008	44	2.4	18.3	45.5
2009	48	3.7	13.0	43.8
2010	35	3.6	9.6	45.7
2011	35	3.1	11.1	45.7
2012	33	4.1	7.9	45.5
2013	40	3.8	10.3	55
2014	39	3.8	10.0	46.2
2015	38	5.0	7.6	47.4
2016	47	4.0	11.7	34
2017	51	3.6	14.0	39.2
2018	55	4.6	11.8	32.7
2019	49	4.4	10.9	32.7
2020	35	3.6	9.6	42.9
2021	43	3.3	12.7	44.2
2022	42	3.6	11.5	52.4
2023	45	3.7	12.0	46.7
2024	53	3.4	15.3	52.8

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 Henry Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	12	0.0	0.0	n/a
1992	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	14	2.0	7.0	n/a
1994	26	2.0	13.0	n/a
1995	26	1.9	13.7	n/a
1996	26	1.9	13.7	n/a
1997	15	1.7	8.8	26.7
1998	19	1.6	11.9	31.6
1999	26	1.8	14.4	34.6
2000	20	1.6	12.5	55
2001	19	1.1	17.3	42.1
2002	33	1.7	19.4	39.4
2003	33	1.7	19.4	39.4
2004	27	1.7	15.9	37
2005	22	2.1	10.5	22.7
2006	22	1.9	11.6	54.5
2007	23	2.4	9.6	n/a
2008	44	2.4	18.3	45.5
2009	48	3.7	13.0	43.8
2010	35	3.6	9.6	45.7
2011	35	3.1	11.1	45.7
2012	33	4.1	7.9	45.5
2013	40	3.8	10.3	55
2014	39	3.8	10.0	46.2
2015	38	5.0	7.6	47.4
2016	47	4.0	11.7	34
2017	51	3.6	14.0	39.2
2018	55	4.6	11.8	32.7
2019	49	4.4	10.9	32.7
2020	35	3.6	9.6	42.9
2021	43	3.3	12.7	44.2
2022	42	3.6	11.5	52.4
2023	45	3.7	12.0	46.7
2024	53	3.4	15.3	52.8

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 Henry Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$213 (1.6%)	$13,274 (98.4%)	$13,487
2021	$102 (0.8%)	$13,052 (99.2%)	$13,153
2022	$520 (4.1%)	$12,153 (95.9%)	$12,673
2023	$37 (0.3%)	$13,085 (99.7%)	$13,122

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry 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 131^st of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 136^th of 150 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Henry Middle School - 03)	43.8	25	18.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Henry School District 14-2)	43.8	25	18.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	46.7	4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Henry Middle School - 03)	18.8	7.1	11.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Henry School District 14-2)	18.8	7.1	11.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Henry Middle School - 03)	45.5	23.5	21.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Henry School District 14-2)	45.5	23.5	21.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Henry Middle School - 03)	9.1	17.7	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Henry School District 14-2)	9.1	17.7	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Henry Middle School - 03)	33.3	57.1	23.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Henry School District 14-2)	33.3	57.1	23.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Science (Henry Middle School - 03)	20	7.1	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Henry School District 14-2)	20	7.1	12.9%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Henry Middle School - 03)	43.8	26.7	17.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Henry School District 14-2)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Henry Middle School - 03)	16.7	13.3	3.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Henry School District 14-2)	29.6	20	9.5%
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	49	45	8.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	47	42	10.6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.7%	46.7%	14%

Schools Near Henry 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
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	53	3	15.3	52.8%	51 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	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
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	65	5	12.7	26.2%	63 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	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
Clark Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	220 N Clinton St	Clark	57225	Clark County	Clark School District 12-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 532-3604	87	7	13.3	13.8%	69 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)	24.7	118^th of 147 public middle schools	19.7%		29.7	116^th of 150 public middle schools	22.7%	2		27.3	47.6	44.7	40.7		31.8	14.3	34.2	28.4		15.8	$9,951	$27	$9,923
Hamlin Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	44577 188th St	Hayti	57241	Hamlin County	Hamlin School District 28-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 783-3644	182	11	16.1	29.7%	168 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	63.4	45^th of 147 public middle schools	69.4%		61.3	47^th of 150 public middle schools	68.7%	2		52.7	59.2	42.9	52.2		61.8	64.8	48.2	58.8		28.6	$7,760	$1,514	$6,246
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	556	42	13.2	32.2%	454 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)	4 (0.7%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.2%)								(n/a)	56.0	53.9			55.0	46.6	46.1			46.3	46.2		$9,447	$497	$8,950
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	587	38	15.5	27.9%	482 (82.1%)	3 (0.5%)	47 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.3%)	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
Willow Lake Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	400 Garfield Ave	Willow Lake	57278	Clark County	Willow Lake School District 12-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 625-5945	63	4	17.0	34.9%	58 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.2	40^th of 147 public middle schools	72.8%		48.8	83^rd of 150 public middle schools	44.7%	43		50.0	43.8	79.2	60.0		45.0	50.0	41.7	45.0		54.2	$8,371	$177	$8,194

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