Is Andes Central Middle School - 04 a good school?

Andes Central Middle School - 04 ranks in the bottom 4.1% of South Dakota middle schools.

How many students attend Andes Central Middle School - 04?

In the 2022-23 school year, 62 students attended Andes Central Middle School - 04.

What is the racial makeup of Andes Central Middle School - 04?

Students at Andes Central Middle School - 04 are 55% American Indian, 19% White, 19% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

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Students who attend Andes Central Middle School - 04 usually go on to attend Andes Central High School - 01

Andes Central Middle School - 04

Summary:

Andes Central Middle School - 04 is a public middle school located in Lake Andes, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Andes Central School District 11-1, which is ranked 122 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Andes Central Middle School - 04 has consistently ranked in the bottom third of South Dakota middle schools, with a ranking between 129-141 out of 143-150 schools.

Andes Central Middle School - 04 consistently underperforms compared to the state and its own district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates range from 13.33% to 23.81% in ELA, 13.05% to 20% in Math, and 14.29% in Science, all significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26% to 52.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Andes Central Middle School - 04 to the nearby middle schools, such as Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 and Armour Middle School - 03, the performance gap is quite significant. These nearby schools consistently outperform Andes Central Middle School - 04 in academic proficiency, with Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03 ranking 28th out of 147 South Dakota middle schools and Armour Middle School - 03 ranking 65th out of 147 for the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the challenges faced by Andes Central Middle School - 04, the school and district have not shown significant improvement in its academic performance or overall ranking over time, indicating a need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resource allocation, and leadership to identify areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356

(605) 487-5207

District: Andes Central School District 11-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,400

Students who attend Andes Central Middle School - 04 usually attend:

High:

Andes Central High School - 01

Feeder schools for Andes Central Middle School - 04:

Elementary:

Andes Central Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 62

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

54.8%

White:

19.4%

Two or more races:

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Andes Central Middle School - 04 ranks worse than 95.9% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.18. (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 Andes Central Middle School - 04 is $20,400.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Andes Central Middle School - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Andes Central Middle School - 04 141^st of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Andes Central Middle School - 04 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Native American students:

Andes Central School District 11-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Andes Central School District 11-1 122^nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Andes Central Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	16.13	121^st	133	9.0%
2004	8.08	127^th	134	5.2%
2005	9.88	128^th	136	5.9%
2006	9.55	131^st	141	7.1%
2007	4.00	130^th	136	4.4%
2008	42.29	102^nd	136	25.0%
2009	12.87	129^th	139	7.2%
2010	12.83	128^th	139	7.9%
2011	43.45	97^th	140	30.7%
2012	23.47	130^th	146	11.0%
2015	15.94	132^nd	145	9.0%
2016	13.62	135^th	147	8.2%
2017	12.22	136^th	146	6.8%
2018	18.93	132^nd	147	10.2%
2019	9.19	138^th	149	7.4%
2021	11.56	136^th	145	6.2%
2022	9.81	135^th	143	5.6%
2023	18.61	129^th	150	14.0%
2024	6.18	141^st	147	4.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Andes Central Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	41.89	47^th	71	33.8%
2019	25.06	66^th	79	16.5%
2021	40.57	39^th	63	38.1%
2022	34.84	36^th	46	21.7%
2023	43.58	39^th	70	44.3%
2024	20.55	59^th	65	9.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Andes Central Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2021	12.75	104^th	113	8.0%
2023	41.55	72^nd	112	35.7%
2024	23.24	93^rd	107	13.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Andes Central Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.12	95^th	111	14.4%
2023	10.55	107^th	116	7.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Andes Central Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	56.75	12^th	30	60.0%
2019	31.18	23^rd	29	20.7%
2021	46.65	9^th	25	64.0%
2023	59.38	5^th	27	81.5%
2024	31.24	22^nd	31	29.0%

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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 Andes Central 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	105	105
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	101	101
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	93	93
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	93	93
1993	44	0	0	0	48	n/a	n/a	0	92
1994	44	0	0	0	48	n/a	n/a	0	92
1995	28	0	0	1	25	n/a	n/a	0	54
1996	28	0	0	1	25	n/a	n/a	0	54
1997	31	1	0	0	33	n/a	n/a	0	65
1998	18	0	0	0	35	n/a	n/a	0	53
1999	19	1	0	0	51	n/a	n/a	0	71
2000	20	0	0	0	42	n/a	n/a	0	62
2001	12	0	0	0	30	n/a	n/a	0	42
2002	12	0	2	0	33	n/a	n/a	0	47
2003	12	0	2	0	33	n/a	n/a	0	47
2004	12	0	2	0	35	n/a	n/a	0	49
2005	9	0	0	0	39	n/a	n/a	0	48
2006	13	0	0	0	34	n/a	n/a	0	47
2007	15	0	0	0	39	n/a	n/a	0	54
2008	11	1	1	1	35	n/a	n/a	0	49
2009	13	2	0	0	49	n/a	n/a	0	64
2010	18	0	0	0	46	n/a	n/a	0	64
2011	16	0	0	0	48	0	0	0	64
2012	7	0	0	0	36	0	1	0	44
2013	5	0	0	0	36	0	2	0	43
2014	5	0	0	1	37	0	2	0	45
2015	4	0	0	1	28	0	0	0	33
2016	2	0	0	1	26	0	3	0	32
2017	6	0	0	1	36	0	5	0	48
2018	5	0	0	4	28	0	5	0	42
2019	11	0	0	2	39	0	3	0	55
2020	19	0	0	0	37	0	8	0	64
2021	15	0	0	1	39	0	10	0	65
2022	13	0	0	2	36	0	16	0	67
2023	12	0	0	4	34	0	12	0	62

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 Andes Central Middle School - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	105	7.3	14.3	n/a
1990	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1991	93	7.1	13.0	n/a
1992	93	7.1	13.0	n/a
1993	92	7.5	12.3	n/a
1994	92	6.7	13.7	n/a
1995	54	5.3	10.2	n/a
1996	54	5.3	10.2	n/a
1997	65	5.1	12.7	40
1998	53	4.5	11.8	60.4
1999	71	5.1	13.9	60.6
2000	62	6.3	9.8	77.4
2001	42	6.5	6.5	81
2002	47	5.8	8.1	85.1
2003	47	5.8	8.1	85.1
2004	49	5.7	8.6	73.5
2005	48	7.4	6.5	64.6
2006	47	7.3	6.4	93.6
2007	54	7.2	7.5	81.5
2008	49	6.0	8.2	73.5
2009	64	4.8	13.3	71.9
2010	64	5.2	12.1	82.8
2011	64	6.7	9.5	10.9
2012	44	6.1	7.1	79.5
2013	43	5.3	8.0	88.4
2014	45	5.6	7.9	82.2
2015	33	5.0	6.6	100
2016	32	5.0	6.4	100
2017	48	4.1	11.7	100
2018	42	5.3	7.8	100
2019	55	7.5	7.3	100
2020	64	7.2	8.7	100
2021	65	7.0	9.1	100
2022	67	7.6	8.8	100
2023	62	7.3	8.4	100

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 Andes Central Middle School - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	105	7.3	14.3	n/a
1990	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1991	93	7.1	13.0	n/a
1992	93	7.1	13.0	n/a
1993	92	7.5	12.3	n/a
1994	92	6.7	13.7	n/a
1995	54	5.3	10.2	n/a
1996	54	5.3	10.2	n/a
1997	65	5.1	12.7	40
1998	53	4.5	11.8	60.4
1999	71	5.1	13.9	60.6
2000	62	6.3	9.8	77.4
2001	42	6.5	6.5	81
2002	47	5.8	8.1	85.1
2003	47	5.8	8.1	85.1
2004	49	5.7	8.6	73.5
2005	48	7.4	6.5	64.6
2006	47	7.3	6.4	93.6
2007	54	7.2	7.5	81.5
2008	49	6.0	8.2	73.5
2009	64	4.8	13.3	71.9
2010	64	5.2	12.1	82.8
2011	64	6.7	9.5	10.9
2012	44	6.1	7.1	79.5
2013	43	5.3	8.0	88.4
2014	45	5.6	7.9	82.2
2015	33	5.0	6.6	100
2016	32	5.0	6.4	100
2017	48	4.1	11.7	100
2018	42	5.3	7.8	100
2019	55	7.5	7.3	100
2020	64	7.2	8.7	100
2021	65	7.0	9.1	100
2022	67	7.6	8.8	100
2023	62	7.3	8.4	100

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 Andes Central Middle School - 04

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,818 (10.4%)	$15,647 (89.6%)	$17,465
2021	$1,897 (8.7%)	$19,905 (91.3%)	$21,802
2022	$3,502 (20.4%)	$13,674 (79.6%)	$17,176
2023	$3,319 (16.3%)	$17,081 (83.7%)	$20,400

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Andes Central Middle School - 04

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 138^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 129^th of 150 Middle schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Andes Central Middle School - 04)	11.8	7.1	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Andes Central School District 11-1)	25	17.6	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Andes Central Middle School - 04)	11.8	7.1	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Andes Central School District 11-1)	20.8	11.8	9.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Andes Central Middle School - 04)	25	22.2	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Andes Central School District 11-1)	39.4	39.1	0.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Andes Central Middle School - 04)	33.3	27.8	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Andes Central School District 11-1)	48.5	43.5	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Andes Central Middle School - 04)	13.6	21.8	8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Andes Central School District 11-1)	39.2	34.8	4.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Andes Central Middle School - 04)	17	20	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Andes Central School District 11-1)	32.8	31.1	1.7%
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	55	62	12.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	39	34	12.8%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	12	9.1%
Two or More Races	3	12	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Andes Central Middle School - 04

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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	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Andes Central Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	1001 High St	Lake Andes	57356	Charles Mix County	Andes Central School District 11-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 487-5207	62	7	8.4	100.0%	12 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (19.4%)	6.2	141^st of 147 public middle schools	4.1%		18.6	129^th of 150 public middle schools	14.0%	12		21.7	13.3	23.8	20.3		13.1	20.0	19.1	17.0		14.3		$20,400	$3,319	$17,081
Wagner Middle School - 03	Public	5-8	101 Walnut Ave SW	Wagner	57380	Charles Mix County	Wagner Community School District 11-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 384-3913	264	21	12.4	100.0%	80 (30.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.5%)	28.3	112^th of 147 public middle schools	23.8%		32.1	113^th of 150 public middle schools	24.7%	1	36.0	25.4	39.4	58.6	39.1	16.0	17.9	25.4	34.5	22.9	36.0	36.2	36.1	$14,576	$1,735	$12,840
Armour Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	905 Dobson Ave	Armour	57313	Douglas County	Armour School District 21-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 724-2698	49	5	9.7	40.8%	41 (83.7%)	3 (6.1%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	55.6	65^th of 147 public middle schools	55.8%		45.8	88^th of 150 public middle schools	41.3%	23		57.1	64.7	31.3	51.9		38.1	52.9	43.8	44.4				$12,859	$326	$12,533
Corsica-Stickney Junior High - 03	Public	6-8	120 S Napoleon Ave	Corsica	57328	Douglas County	Corsica-Stickney 21-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 946-5475	42	3	13.5	26.2%	39 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	73.6	28^th of 147 public middle schools	81.0%		54.8	68^th of 150 public middle schools	54.7%	40		35.3	62.5	56.5	53.1		52.9	62.5	56.5	57.8		60.9		$11,533	$672	$10,861

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