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Lake Preston Middle School - 03

Summary:

Lake Preston Middle School - 03 is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the town of Lake Preston, South Dakota, part of the Lake Preston School District 38-3, which is ranked 15 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

The school has shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), with 73.33% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 50.04%. In mathematics, the school also outperformed the state average, with 56.67% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 42.95%. However, the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 7th out of 147 South Dakota middle schools and received a 5-star rating, but the previous year it dropped to 102nd out of 150 schools with a 2-star rating.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Arlington Junior High - 03 consistently outperforms Lake Preston Middle School - 03 in both ELA and mathematics, ranking among the top 10 middle schools in the state. On the other hand, De Smet Middle School - 03 has lower academic performance than Lake Preston Middle School - 03. The school's performance for its White student subgroup has also been relatively low, ranking in the bottom half of South Dakota middle schools in recent years, indicating a need to address any achievement gaps within the student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 300 1st St NE
       Lake Preston, SD  57249

(605) 847-4455

District: Lake Preston School District 38-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,145 Help


Students who attend Lake Preston Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    Lake Preston High School - 01

Feeder schools for Lake Preston Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    Lake Preston Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  33

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Two or more races:
9.1%
Hispanic:
6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Compare Details Lake Preston Middle School - 03 ranks better than 95.2% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.97. (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 (84.8%), two or more races (9.1%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Preston Middle School - 03 is 8.2. (See more...)
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Compare Lake Preston Middle School - 03 employs 4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Preston Middle School - 03 is $17,145.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Preston Middle School - 03 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lake Preston Middle School - 03 7th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Lake Preston Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Lake Preston School District 38-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Preston School District 38-3 15th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Preston Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Lake Preston Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.75 1st 133 99.2%
2004 82.98 5th 134 96.3%
2005 82.32 7th 136 94.9%
2006 73.89 18th 141 87.2%
2007 68.51 34th 136 75.0%
2008 63.94 42nd 136 69.1%
2009 72.60 21st 139 84.9%
2010 78.65 10th 139 92.8%
2011 59.39 66th 140 52.9%
2012 72.01 20th 146 86.3%
2013 35.25 120th 145 17.2%
2015 36.67 108th 145 25.5%
2016 39.18 110th 147 25.2%
2018 60.21 55th 147 62.6%
2019 43.53 96th 149 35.6%
2021 45.08 84th 145 42.1%
2022 53.43 68th 143 52.4%
2023 36.13 102nd 150 32.0%
2024 88.97 7th 147 95.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Preston Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.43 32nd 131 75.6%
2019 30.62 105th 136 22.8%
2021 35.85 101st 136 25.7%
2022 23.68 115th 132 12.9%
2023 34.65 95th 136 30.1%
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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 Lake Preston 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 34 34
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 35 35
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 46 46
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 46 46
1993 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1994 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1995 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1996 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1997 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1998 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1999 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2000 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2001 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2002 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2003 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2004 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2005 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2006 35 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 37
2007 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2008 40 n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 42
2009 34 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2010 28 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2011 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28
2012 27 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 29
2013 22 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 24
2014 20 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 21
2015 28 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 30
2016 28 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 30
2017 20 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 21
2018 24 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 27
2019 31 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 33
2020 34 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 36
2021 34 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 35
2022 30 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 35
2023 30 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 36
2024 28 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 33

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 Lake Preston Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 34 2.5 13.6 n/a
1990 35 2.6 13.4 n/a
1991 46 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 46 n/a n/a n/a
1993 45 2.9 15.5 n/a
1994 41 2.4 17.1 n/a
1995 45 2.3 19.6 n/a
1996 45 2.3 19.6 n/a
1997 46 2.4 19.2 21.7
1998 45 2.6 17.3 26.7
1999 35 2.8 12.5 42.9
2000 37 2.2 16.8 37.8
2001 42 2.2 19.1 31
2002 33 2.8 11.8 42.4
2003 33 2.8 11.8 42.4
2004 35 2.8 12.5 42.9
2005 40 3.2 12.5 47.5
2006 37 3.0 12.3 40.5
2007 41 3.0 13.7 34.1
2008 42 2.5 16.8 38.1
2009 37 2.5 14.2 37.8
2010 29 2.0 14.1 27.6
2011 28 1.8 14.8 21.4
2012 29 1.8 15.8 27.6
2013 24 1.9 12.3 37.5
2014 21 2.2 9.4 38.1
2015 30 2.0 15.0 40
2016 30 2.0 15.0 50
2017 21 1.7 11.8 38.1
2018 27 2.0 13.0 33.3
2019 33 3.9 8.4 51.5
2020 36 4.4 8.1 38.9
2021 35 3.6 9.5 37.1
2022 35 2.6 13.4 34.3
2023 36 4.4 8.1 38.9
2024 33 4.0 8.2 48.5

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 Lake Preston Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 34 2.5 13.6 n/a
1990 35 2.6 13.4 n/a
1991 46 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 46 n/a n/a n/a
1993 45 2.9 15.5 n/a
1994 41 2.4 17.1 n/a
1995 45 2.3 19.6 n/a
1996 45 2.3 19.6 n/a
1997 46 2.4 19.2 21.7
1998 45 2.6 17.3 26.7
1999 35 2.8 12.5 42.9
2000 37 2.2 16.8 37.8
2001 42 2.2 19.1 31
2002 33 2.8 11.8 42.4
2003 33 2.8 11.8 42.4
2004 35 2.8 12.5 42.9
2005 40 3.2 12.5 47.5
2006 37 3.0 12.3 40.5
2007 41 3.0 13.7 34.1
2008 42 2.5 16.8 38.1
2009 37 2.5 14.2 37.8
2010 29 2.0 14.1 27.6
2011 28 1.8 14.8 21.4
2012 29 1.8 15.8 27.6
2013 24 1.9 12.3 37.5
2014 21 2.2 9.4 38.1
2015 30 2.0 15.0 40
2016 30 2.0 15.0 50
2017 21 1.7 11.8 38.1
2018 27 2.0 13.0 33.3
2019 33 3.9 8.4 51.5
2020 36 4.4 8.1 38.9
2021 35 3.6 9.5 37.1
2022 35 2.6 13.4 34.3
2023 36 4.4 8.1 38.9
2024 33 4.0 8.2 48.5

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 Lake Preston Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $33 (0.2%) $13,687 (99.8%) $13,720
2021 $310 (2.0%) $15,140 (98.0%) $15,450
2022 $226 (1.6%) $13,886 (98.4%) $14,111
2023 $1,173 (6.8%) $15,972 (93.2%) $17,145

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Preston 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 96th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 102nd of 150 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston Middle School - 03)63.661.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston School District 38-3)63.661.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston Middle School - 03)27.369.2
 42%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston School District 38-3)27.369.2
 42%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston Middle School - 03)30.830
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston School District 38-3)30.830
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston Middle School - 03)46.220
 26.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston School District 38-3)46.220
 26.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston Middle School - 03)54.623.1
 31.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston School District 38-3)5023.1
 26.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston Middle School - 03)45.523.1
 22.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston School District 38-3)41.723.1
 18.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Lake Preston Middle School - 03)36.423.1
 13.3%
   8th Grade Science (Lake Preston School District 38-3)33.323.1
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Preston Middle School - 03)48.638.9
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Preston School District 38-3)61.755.1
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Lake Preston Middle School - 03)4038.9
 1.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lake Preston School District 38-3)46.853.9
 7.1%
   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 Students3336
 9.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3130
 3.2%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%38.9%
 12.6%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 33 students attended Lake Preston Middle School - 03.

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

Students at Lake Preston Middle School - 03 are 85% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

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