Marion Middle School - 03

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Marion Middle School - 03 ranks 109 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Marion Middle School - 03 is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Marion, South Dakota, with a student population of just 48 students. The school is part of the Marion School District 60-3, which is ranked 87 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.0% in 2021-2022 to 16.3% in 2023-2024, its academic performance is mixed. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (35.42%) and Mathematics (37.5%) are both below the state averages (50.04% and 42.95% respectively). However, the school's 7th-grade ELA proficiency (57.9%) is higher than the state average. The school's spending per student has increased from $14,988 in 2019-2020 to $16,242 in 2022-2023, suggesting a focus on resource allocation, but the student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, ranging from 8.3 in 2020-2021 to 20 in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Lennox Intermediate - 09 and Lennox Junior High - 08, Marion Middle School - 03 generally performs below the top-performing schools in the region, with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores. The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 60 out of 150 schools in 2022-2023 to 109 out of 147 schools in 2023-2024, suggests it is struggling to keep pace with other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043

(605) 648-3615

District: Marion School District 60-3

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,242

Students who attend Marion Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Marion High School - 01

Feeder schools for Marion Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Marion Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 48

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Two or more races:

10.4%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Marion Middle School - 03 is $16,242.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Middle School - 03 109^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Marion Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Marion School District 60-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion School District 60-3 87^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marion Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Marion Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	20.18	118^th	133	11.3%
2004	42.24	106^th	134	20.9%
2005	56.90	68^th	136	50.0%
2006	55.14	78^th	141	44.7%
2007	49.01	97^th	136	28.7%
2008	37.06	113^th	136	16.9%
2009	46.16	97^th	139	30.2%
2010	54.24	80^th	139	42.4%
2011	42.39	102^nd	140	27.1%
2012	38.98	106^th	146	27.4%
2013	47.25	94^th	145	35.2%
2015	24.49	125^th	145	13.8%
2016	22.56	131^st	147	10.9%
2017	51.49	82^nd	146	43.8%
2019	31.51	111^th	149	25.5%
2021	54.32	61^st	145	57.9%
2022	49.56	76^th	143	46.9%
2023	57.08	60^th	150	60.0%
2024	31.01	109^th	147	25.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Marion Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.61	87^th	115	24.3%

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Rank History for White students at Marion Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	30.42	106^th	136	22.1%
2021	45.57	79^th	136	41.9%
2022	39.44	90^th	132	31.8%
2023	52.36	59^th	136	56.6%
2024	22.13	114^th	132	13.6%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marion 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	47	47
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	47	47
1993	43	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
1994	57	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
1995	58	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
1996	58	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
1997	56	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1998	44	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	44
1999	53	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	54
2000	59	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2001	51	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
2002	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2003	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2004	46	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
2005	48	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	50
2006	40	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
2007	35	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
2008	36	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	37
2009	55	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2010	43	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2011	43	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	46
2012	43	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	45
2013	35	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	39
2014	32	2	0	1	1	0	1	0	37
2015	45	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	49
2016	40	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	45
2017	32	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	36
2018	25	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	28
2019	32	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	37
2020	33	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	38
2021	33	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	39
2022	39	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	44
2023	39	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	48

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 Marion Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	47	1.0	47.0	n/a
1992	47	1.0	47.0	n/a
1993	43	2.8	15.4	n/a
1994	58	4.0	14.5	n/a
1995	59	3.1	19.0	n/a
1996	59	3.1	19.0	n/a
1997	56	2.1	26.7	14.3
1998	44	2.3	19.1	20.5
1999	54	2.8	19.3	14.8
2000	61	3.1	19.7	n/a
2001	55	3.1	17.7	25.5
2002	45	3.1	14.5	28.9
2003	45	3.1	14.5	28.9
2004	46	2.8	16.4	23.9
2005	50	3.0	16.7	18
2006	41	3.5	11.7	17.1
2007	35	3.4	10.3	17.1
2008	37	2.8	13.2	29.7
2009	59	3.4	17.4	28.8
2010	45	3.2	13.8	15.6
2011	46	3.5	13.1	30.4
2012	45	3.4	13.0	28.9
2013	39	3.6	10.7	48.7
2014	37	3.4	10.6	29.7
2015	49	5.0	9.8	44.9
2016	45	4.0	11.2	48.9
2017	36	5.2	6.9	55.6
2018	28	5.3	5.2	53.6
2019	37	5.2	7.0	37.8
2020	38	4.8	7.8	36.8
2021	39	4.6	8.3	15.4
2022	44	4.6	9.4	11.4
2023	48	2.3	20.0	18.8

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 Marion Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	47	1.0	47.0	n/a
1992	47	1.0	47.0	n/a
1993	43	2.8	15.4	n/a
1994	58	4.0	14.5	n/a
1995	59	3.1	19.0	n/a
1996	59	3.1	19.0	n/a
1997	56	2.1	26.7	14.3
1998	44	2.3	19.1	20.5
1999	54	2.8	19.3	14.8
2000	61	3.1	19.7	n/a
2001	55	3.1	17.7	25.5
2002	45	3.1	14.5	28.9
2003	45	3.1	14.5	28.9
2004	46	2.8	16.4	23.9
2005	50	3.0	16.7	18
2006	41	3.5	11.7	17.1
2007	35	3.4	10.3	17.1
2008	37	2.8	13.2	29.7
2009	59	3.4	17.4	28.8
2010	45	3.2	13.8	15.6
2011	46	3.5	13.1	30.4
2012	45	3.4	13.0	28.9
2013	39	3.6	10.7	48.7
2014	37	3.4	10.6	29.7
2015	49	5.0	9.8	44.9
2016	45	4.0	11.2	48.9
2017	36	5.2	6.9	55.6
2018	28	5.3	5.2	53.6
2019	37	5.2	7.0	37.8
2020	38	4.8	7.8	36.8
2021	39	4.6	8.3	15.4
2022	44	4.6	9.4	11.4
2023	48	2.3	20.0	18.8

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 Marion Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$148 (1.0%)	$14,840 (99.0%)	$14,988
2021	$42 (0.3%)	$15,603 (99.7%)	$15,644
2022	$196 (1.3%)	$15,451 (98.7%)	$15,648
2023	$153 (0.9%)	$16,089 (99.1%)	$16,242

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 111^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 60^th of 150 Middle schools	34.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Middle School - 03)	13.3	35	21.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion School District 60-3)	13.3	35	21.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marion Middle School - 03)	40	55	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marion School District 60-3)	40	55	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Middle School - 03)	42.9	50	7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion School District 60-3)	42.9	50	7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion Middle School - 03)	57.1	71.4	14.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion School District 60-3)	57.1	71.4	14.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Marion Middle School - 03)	14.3	57.1	42.9%
8th Grade Science (Marion School District 60-3)	14.3	57.1	42.9%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marion Middle School - 03)	31.6	36.7	5.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marion School District 60-3)	49.5	35.7	13.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Marion Middle School - 03)	44.7	55.1	10.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Marion School District 60-3)	48.4	50	1.6%
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	37	48	29.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	32	39	21.9%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	18.8%	19.1%

Schools Near Marion 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	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	100 S Cedar St	Marion	57043	Turner County	Marion School District 60-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 648-3615	48	2	20.0	18.8%	39 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)	31	109^th of 147 public middle schools	25.9%		57.1	60^th of 150 public middle schools	60.0%	49		12.5	57.9	30.8	35.4		31.3	47.4	30.8	37.5		7.7		$16,242	$153	$16,089
Parker Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	335 W 1st St	Parker	57053	Turner County	Parker School District 60-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 297-3456	72	5	13.8	8.3%	67 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	41.3	96^th of 147 public middle schools	34.7%		49.1	82^nd of 150 public middle schools	45.3%	14			38.7	46.0	42.6			35.5	45.9	41.2		35.1		$9,080	$00	$9,080
Freeman Junior High - 05	Public	7-8	1001 S Wipf St	Freeman	57029	Hutchinson County	Freeman School District 33-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 925-4214	60	4	13.6	23.3%	46 (76.7%)	2 (3.3%)	11 (18.3%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.7	26^th of 147 public middle schools	82.3%		77.1	19^th of 150 public middle schools	87.3%	7			60.9	62.2	61.7			56.5	51.4	53.3		51.4		$11,342	$1,075	$10,267
Canistota Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	60	5	13.2	26.7%	55 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	44.2	92^nd of 147 public middle schools	37.4%		61.9	45^th of 150 public middle schools	70.0%	47		50.0	36.8	44.0	43.8		40.0	36.8	40.0	39.1		44.0		$13,136	$177	$12,959
Viborg-Hurley Middle School - 03	Public	5-8	501 Adams St	Hurley	57036	Turner County	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 766-5418	125	8	14.8	24.0%	110 (88.0%)	3 (2.4%)	5 (4.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	33.2	106^th of 147 public middle schools	27.9%		53.7	71^st of 150 public middle schools	52.7%	35	34.4	26.1	48.7	30.0	36.8	31.3	34.8	30.8	30.0	31.6	40.6	55.0	46.2	$9,676	$106	$9,570
Lennox Intermediate - 09	Public	5-6	208 W 5th Ave	Lennox	57039	Lincoln County	Lennox School District 41-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 647-2203	168	12	14.0	14.9%	156 (92.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)								(n/a)	67.4	78.1			72.3	68.4	82.9			75.1	50.5			$10,470	$259	$10,211
Lennox Junior High - 08	Public	7-8	1201 S Main St	Lennox	57039	Lincoln County	Lennox School District 41-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 647-2203	189	12	16.0	14.8%	176 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	84.7	13^th of 147 public middle schools	91.2%		87.6	7^th of 150 public middle schools	95.3%	6			64.4	66.3	65.4			65.5	48.9	57.0		73.9		$9,812	$259	$9,553
Montrose Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 363-5025	57	4	15.0	14.0%	53 (93.0%)	1 (1.8%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86.6	11^th of 147 public middle schools	92.5%		52.6	73^rd of 150 public middle schools	51.3%	62		92.3	68.4	50.0	68.0		69.2	68.4	61.1	66.0		72.2		$12,892	$1,032	$11,860

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Marion Middle School - 03 ranks 109^th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

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Marion School District 60-3

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Students at Marion Middle School - 03 are 81% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 48 students attended Marion Middle School - 03.

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