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Ipswich Middle School - 04

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Ipswich Middle School - 04 is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Ipswich, South Dakota, part of the Ipswich Public School District 22-6, which is ranked 10th out of 126 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Ipswich Middle School - 04 consistently outperforms the state and its own district in standardized test scores, with 71.79% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 51.28% in Mathematics, compared to 50.04% and 42.95% statewide, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 8th grade, with 84.62% proficient or better in ELA and 57.69% in Math. Ipswich Middle School - 04 has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 10th out of 115 South Dakota middle schools for male students and 15th out of 132 schools for white students in ELA. Additionally, the school has seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from 15.1% in 2021-2022 to 7.5% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average.

While Ipswich Middle School - 04 outperforms the state and its own district, the nearby Leola Junior High - 03 and Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 have lower test scores and rankings, suggesting that Ipswich Middle School - 04 is a standout school in the region. The school's success can be attributed to its dedicated staff, effective instructional practices, and the support of the Ipswich Public School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 510 2nd Ave
       Ipswich, SD  57451

(605) 426-6571

District: Ipswich Public School District 22-6

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,053 Help


Students who attend Ipswich Middle School - 04 usually attend:

High:    Ipswich High School - 01

Feeder schools for Ipswich Middle School - 04:

Elementary:    Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
    Ipswich Elementary - 02
    Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
    Rosette Colony Elementary - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Hispanic:
6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26% Help


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Compare Details Ipswich Middle School - 04 ranks better than 89.1% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.93. (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 Ipswich Middle School - 04 is $10,053.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ipswich Middle School - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Ipswich Middle School - 04 16th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Ipswich Middle School - 04 in the ranking list.)

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Ipswich Public School District 22-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Ipswich Public School District 22-6 10th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ipswich Middle School - 04

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Rank History for all students at Ipswich Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.07 29th 136 78.7%
2006 50.85 87th 141 38.3%
2007 50.16 94th 136 30.9%
2008 72.74 21st 136 84.6%
2009 79.58 4th 139 97.1%
2010 78.39 11th 139 92.1%
2011 82.50 6th 140 95.7%
2012 65.66 48th 146 67.1%
2013 80.19 10th 145 93.1%
2015 86.84 9th 145 93.8%
2016 76.76 23rd 147 84.4%
2017 80.29 17th 146 88.4%
2018 67.61 40th 147 72.8%
2019 81.06 12th 149 91.9%
2021 73.64 21st 145 85.5%
2022 76.84 16th 143 88.8%
2023 79.99 14th 150 90.7%
2024 80.93 16th 147 89.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ipswich Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.14 40th 79 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ipswich Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.33 23rd 107 78.5%
2021 74.66 14th 113 87.6%
2022 66.28 29th 102 71.6%
2023 64.36 34th 112 69.6%
2024 66.38 26th 107 75.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ipswich Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.73 16th 111 85.6%
2019 83.77 7th 110 93.6%
2021 60.93 32nd 115 72.2%
2022 73.54 16th 104 84.6%
2023 89.15 6th 116 94.8%
2024 83.80 10th 115 91.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ipswich Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.80 43rd 131 67.2%
2019 73.96 18th 136 86.8%
2021 65.51 31st 136 77.2%
2022 68.74 33rd 132 75.0%
2023 78.57 15th 136 89.0%
2024 79.88 15th 132 88.6%
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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 Ipswich Middle School - 04

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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 69 69
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 58 58
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 55 55
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 55 55
1993 57 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 58
1994 73 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1995 68 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 69
1996 68 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 69
1997 62 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1998 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1999 66 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2000 59 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2001 56 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 59
2002 59 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2003 59 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2004 68 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 69
2005 69 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2006 53 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2007 40 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2008 56 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 57
2009 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2010 43 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2011 52 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 55
2012 60 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 64
2013 57 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 62
2014 66 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 68
2015 71 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 73
2016 68 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 72
2017 76 1 1 2 1 0 4 0 85
2018 76 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 83
2019 80 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 85
2020 75 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 77
2021 76 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 78
2022 79 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 84
2023 72 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 77

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 Ipswich Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 69 5.5 12.5 n/a
1990 58 3.2 18.1 n/a
1991 55 3.3 16.6 n/a
1992 55 3.3 16.6 n/a
1993 58 5.3 10.9 n/a
1994 73 5.3 13.8 n/a
1995 69 5.0 13.8 n/a
1996 69 5.0 13.8 n/a
1997 63 4.7 13.4 14.3
1998 60 5.1 11.8 28.3
1999 66 4.9 13.5 30.3
2000 60 5.0 12.0 33.3
2001 59 5.0 11.8 25.4
2002 60 4.7 12.8 21.7
2003 60 4.7 12.8 21.7
2004 69 4.8 14.4 20.3
2005 70 4.4 15.9 22.9
2006 54 4.0 13.5 25.9
2007 42 3.5 12.0 31
2008 57 4.4 13.0 24.6
2009 57 3.8 15.0 21.1
2010 44 3.8 11.4 29.5
2011 55 4.0 13.7 23.6
2012 64 4.7 13.5 31.3
2013 62 4.8 12.7 24.2
2014 68 5.0 13.4 22.1
2015 73 5.0 14.6 19.2
2016 72 5.0 14.4 29.2
2017 85 4.7 17.8 28.2
2018 83 4.5 18.3 26.5
2019 85 5.4 15.5 28.2
2020 77 5.4 14.2 26
2021 78 5.2 14.7 21.8
2022 84 5.5 15.1 25
2023 77 5.4 14.2 26

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 Ipswich Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 69 5.5 12.5 n/a
1990 58 3.2 18.1 n/a
1991 55 3.3 16.6 n/a
1992 55 3.3 16.6 n/a
1993 58 5.3 10.9 n/a
1994 73 5.3 13.8 n/a
1995 69 5.0 13.8 n/a
1996 69 5.0 13.8 n/a
1997 63 4.7 13.4 14.3
1998 60 5.1 11.8 28.3
1999 66 4.9 13.5 30.3
2000 60 5.0 12.0 33.3
2001 59 5.0 11.8 25.4
2002 60 4.7 12.8 21.7
2003 60 4.7 12.8 21.7
2004 69 4.8 14.4 20.3
2005 70 4.4 15.9 22.9
2006 54 4.0 13.5 25.9
2007 42 3.5 12.0 31
2008 57 4.4 13.0 24.6
2009 57 3.8 15.0 21.1
2010 44 3.8 11.4 29.5
2011 55 4.0 13.7 23.6
2012 64 4.7 13.5 31.3
2013 62 4.8 12.7 24.2
2014 68 5.0 13.4 22.1
2015 73 5.0 14.6 19.2
2016 72 5.0 14.4 29.2
2017 85 4.7 17.8 28.2
2018 83 4.5 18.3 26.5
2019 85 5.4 15.5 28.2
2020 77 5.4 14.2 26
2021 78 5.2 14.7 21.8
2022 84 5.5 15.1 25
2023 77 5.4 14.2 26

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 Ipswich Middle School - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $239 (2.5%) $9,286 (97.5%) $9,525
2021 $285 (2.9%) $9,607 (97.1%) $9,892
2022 $368 (3.8%) $9,289 (96.2%) $9,657
2023 $306 (3.0%) $9,747 (97.0%) $10,053

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ipswich Middle School - 04

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 14th of 150 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Middle School - 04)65.469
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)68.660
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Middle School - 04)5044.8
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)45.742.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Middle School - 04)8073.1
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)7573.5
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Middle School - 04)6042.3
 17.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)60.741.2
 19.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Middle School - 04)72.281.3
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)7071.4
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Middle School - 04)5056.3
 6.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)5057.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Ipswich Middle School - 04)63.981.3
 17.4%
   8th Grade Science (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)6071.4
 11.4%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ipswich Middle School - 04)7273.2
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)74.763.6
 11.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Ipswich Middle School - 04)52.446.5
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)58.851.9
 6.9%
   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 Students8577
 9.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8072
 10%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.2%26%
 2.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 77 students attended Ipswich Middle School - 04.

Students at Ipswich Middle School - 04 are 94% White, 6% Hispanic.


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