Lennox Junior High - 08

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Lennox Junior High - 08 is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Lennox, South Dakota, with 189 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 10-20 middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Lennox Junior High - 08 stands out for its strong performance across various student groups, including male students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, often ranking in the top 5 or 10 middle schools in South Dakota for these subgroups. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also relatively low, ranging from 11.2% to 11.6% in recent years, lower than the state average. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and increasing per-student spending, Lennox Junior High - 08 demonstrates a commitment to investing in its students and supporting their learning.

Compared to nearby schools, Lennox Junior High - 08 significantly outperforms the Sioux Falls middle schools (such as Edison Middle School - 06, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07, and Memorial Middle School - 04) in academic proficiency, ranking much higher in the state. The Lennox School District as a whole, including Lennox Intermediate - 09, demonstrates consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the state averages.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1201 S Main St
       Lennox, SD  57039


(605) 647-2203

District: Lennox School District 41-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,812 Help


Students who attend Lennox Junior High - 08 usually attend:

High:    Lennox High School - 01

Feeder schools for Lennox Junior High - 08:

Elementary:    Lennox Elementary - 02
    Worthing Elementary - 05

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
Two or more races:
4.3%
American Indian:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.3% Help


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Compare Details Lennox Junior High - 08 ranks better than 91.2% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.68. (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 (90.8%), two or more races (4.3%), American Indian (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lennox Junior High - 08 is 15.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lennox Junior High - 08 is $9,812.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lennox Junior High - 08:

SchoolDigger ranks Lennox Junior High - 08 13th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Lennox Junior High - 08 in the ranking list.)

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Lennox School District 41-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Lennox School District 41-4 2nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lennox Junior High - 08

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Rank History for all students at Lennox Junior High - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.35 73rd 133 45.1%
2004 37.86 110th 134 17.9%
2005 49.88 87th 136 36.0%
2006 43.10 104th 141 26.2%
2007 51.93 86th 136 36.8%
2008 57.45 72nd 136 47.1%
2009 47.14 94th 139 32.4%
2010 50.32 88th 139 36.7%
2011 58.01 71st 140 49.3%
2012 53.17 81st 146 44.5%
2013 52.97 81st 145 44.1%
2015 22.46 128th 145 11.7%
2016 26.85 127th 147 13.6%
2017 21.24 130th 146 11.0%
2018 50.37 80th 147 45.6%
2019 63.49 47th 149 68.5%
2021 85.69 6th 145 95.9%
2022 81.66 10th 143 93.0%
2023 87.64 7th 150 95.3%
2024 84.68 13th 147 91.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lennox Junior High - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.68 3rd 32 90.6%
2024 88.93 1st 29 96.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lennox Junior High - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.55 16th 79 79.7%
2021 85.47 3rd 63 95.2%
2023 82.67 4th 70 94.3%
2024 89.99 4th 65 93.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lennox Junior High - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.29 72nd 99 27.3%
2019 56.60 47th 107 56.1%
2021 74.00 16th 113 85.8%
2022 53.99 47th 102 53.9%
2023 71.84 20th 112 82.1%
2024 82.82 7th 107 93.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lennox Junior High - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.43 51st 111 54.1%
2019 67.75 33rd 110 70.0%
2021 91.04 2nd 115 98.3%
2022 94.37 1st 104 99.0%
2023 94.69 1st 116 99.1%
2024 82.07 11th 115 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lennox Junior High - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.98 84th 131 35.9%
2019 56.62 54th 136 60.3%
2021 81.67 9th 136 93.4%
2022 77.40 16th 132 87.9%
2023 82.25 12th 136 91.2%
2024 77.57 17th 132 87.1%
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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 Lennox Junior High - 08

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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 137 137
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 127 127
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 116 116
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 116 116
1993 116 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1994 175 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 178
1995 187 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 187 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 170 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 178
1998 170 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 178
1999 169 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 177
2000 190 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 198
2001 180 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2002 184 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2003 184 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2004 209 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2005 225 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 227
2006 209 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 212
2007 220 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 207 n/a n/a 1 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 210 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 215
2010 204 3 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 213
2011 208 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 215
2012 207 0 1 2 2 0 4 0 216
2013 216 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 223
2014 207 1 0 3 3 0 6 0 220
2015 205 0 0 1 3 0 3 0 212
2016 130 0 0 3 3 0 3 0 139
2017 143 3 0 1 3 0 5 0 155
2018 166 4 0 5 3 0 4 0 182
2019 176 1 0 6 2 0 3 0 188
2020 174 0 1 2 4 0 9 0 190
2021 167 0 0 4 7 0 8 0 186
2022 164 0 1 2 6 0 3 0 176
2023 176 0 1 3 3 0 6 0 189
2024 167 1 0 3 5 0 8 0 184

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 Lennox Junior High - 08

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 137 7.7 17.7 n/a
1990 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
1991 116 7.0 16.5 n/a
1992 116 7.0 16.5 n/a
1993 117 7.2 16.3 n/a
1994 178 6.7 26.6 n/a
1995 189 9.2 20.5 n/a
1996 189 9.2 20.5 n/a
1997 178 9.6 18.5 4.5
1998 178 9.5 18.7 19.1
1999 177 10.1 17.5 11.9
2000 198 11.5 17.2 15.7
2001 182 13.3 13.7 22
2002 187 12.8 14.6 22.5
2003 187 12.8 14.6 22.5
2004 210 14.5 14.5 20.5
2005 227 14.7 15.4 16.3
2006 212 14.5 14.6 17.9
2007 223 14.9 15.0 19.7
2008 210 14.1 14.9 19
2009 215 12.8 16.8 17.2
2010 213 14.0 15.1 20.2
2011 215 14.1 15.2 20.5
2012 216 14.0 15.3 18.5
2013 223 14.1 15.7 19.7
2014 220 13.9 15.7 22.3
2015 212 14.0 15.1 21.7
2016 139 10.0 13.9 20.9
2017 155 11.9 12.9 11
2018 182 11.6 15.5 14.8
2019 188 12.0 15.6 13.3
2020 190 11.9 15.8 18.9
2021 186 12.0 15.4 19.9
2022 176 11.6 15.0 10.2
2023 189 11.7 16.0 14.8
2024 184 11.6 15.8 16.3

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 Lennox Junior High - 08

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 137 7.7 17.7 n/a
1990 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
1991 116 7.0 16.5 n/a
1992 116 7.0 16.5 n/a
1993 117 7.2 16.3 n/a
1994 178 6.7 26.6 n/a
1995 189 9.2 20.5 n/a
1996 189 9.2 20.5 n/a
1997 178 9.6 18.5 4.5
1998 178 9.5 18.7 19.1
1999 177 10.1 17.5 11.9
2000 198 11.5 17.2 15.7
2001 182 13.3 13.7 22
2002 187 12.8 14.6 22.5
2003 187 12.8 14.6 22.5
2004 210 14.5 14.5 20.5
2005 227 14.7 15.4 16.3
2006 212 14.5 14.6 17.9
2007 223 14.9 15.0 19.7
2008 210 14.1 14.9 19
2009 215 12.8 16.8 17.2
2010 213 14.0 15.1 20.2
2011 215 14.1 15.2 20.5
2012 216 14.0 15.3 18.5
2013 223 14.1 15.7 19.7
2014 220 13.9 15.7 22.3
2015 212 14.0 15.1 21.7
2016 139 10.0 13.9 20.9
2017 155 11.9 12.9 11
2018 182 11.6 15.5 14.8
2019 188 12.0 15.6 13.3
2020 190 11.9 15.8 18.9
2021 186 12.0 15.4 19.9
2022 176 11.6 15.0 10.2
2023 189 11.7 16.0 14.8
2024 184 11.6 15.8 16.3

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 Lennox Junior High - 08

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $176 (2.4%) $7,298 (97.6%) $7,474
2021 $643 (7.8%) $7,567 (92.2%) $8,210
2022 $369 (3.9%) $9,012 (96.1%) $9,381
2023 $259 (2.6%) $9,553 (97.4%) $9,812

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lennox Junior High - 08

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 150 Middle schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lennox Junior High - 08)68.168.4
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lennox School District 41-4)68.168.4
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lennox Junior High - 08)52.855.1
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lennox School District 41-4)52.855.1
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lennox Junior High - 08)63.169.2
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lennox School District 41-4)62.469.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lennox Junior High - 08)39.156
 16.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lennox School District 41-4)38.756
 17.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Lennox Junior High - 08)41.370.3
 29%
   8th Grade Science (Lennox School District 41-4)40.970.3
 29.5%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lennox Junior High - 08)65.668.8
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lennox School District 41-4)62.269.7
 7.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Lennox Junior High - 08)45.955.6
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lennox School District 41-4)53.166.8
 13.7%
   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 Students188189
 0.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White176176
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.3%14.8%
 1.5%


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Students who attend Lennox Junior High - 08 usually go on to attend Lennox High School - 01

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Lennox Junior High - 08.

Yes. Lennox Junior High - 08 ranks in the top 8.8% of South Dakota middle schools.

Students at Lennox Junior High - 08 are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.


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