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McLaughlin Middle School - 03

Summary:

McLaughlin Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in McLaughlin, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 74 students. The school is part of the McLaughlin School District 15-2, which is ranked 126 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McLaughlin Middle School - 03 has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in South Dakota, ranking 147 out of 147 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 0-star rating. This is significantly lower than the nearby Wakpala Middle School - 04, which ranked 100 out of 147 middle schools in the state for the same year, with a 2-star rating. The school struggles with low performance among male students, Native American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state averages.

Despite the high spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio at McLaughlin Middle School - 03, the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes. The stark contrast in performance between McLaughlin Middle School - 03 and the nearby Wakpala Middle School - 04 highlights the importance of context and the potential impact of factors such as district leadership, community engagement, and targeted interventions on student success.


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Public 6-8

 701 Main
       Mc Laughlin, SD  57642

(605) 823-4484

District: McLaughlin School District 15-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,942 Help


Students who attend McLaughlin Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    McLaughlin High School - 01

Feeder schools for McLaughlin Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    McLaughlin Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  74

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
97.3%
Asian:
1.4%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details McLaughlin Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.59. (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 McLaughlin Middle School - 03 is $20,942.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McLaughlin Middle School - 03:

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

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McLaughlin School District 15-2:

SchoolDigger ranks McLaughlin School District 15-2 126th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McLaughlin Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at McLaughlin Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.99 128th 133 3.8%
2004 9.84 126th 134 6.0%
2005 4.15 131st 136 3.7%
2006 6.96 133rd 141 5.7%
2007 7.04 129th 136 5.1%
2008 4.52 131st 136 3.7%
2009 7.77 131st 139 5.8%
2010 9.27 130th 139 6.5%
2011 12.11 132nd 140 5.7%
2012 11.69 137th 146 6.2%
2013 0.44 142nd 145 2.1%
2015 2.22 144th 145 0.7%
2016 1.56 144th 147 2.0%
2017 1.16 145th 146 0.7%
2018 1.32 144th 147 2.0%
2023 3.89 147th 150 2.0%
2024 2.59 147th 147 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McLaughlin Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.21 69th 71 2.8%
2023 11.87 67th 70 4.3%
2024 9.66 65th 65 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at McLaughlin Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.11 97th 99 2.0%
2022 1.45 102nd 102 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McLaughlin Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.47 108th 111 2.7%
2023 6.50 112th 116 3.4%
2024 4.83 115th 115 0.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at McLaughlin Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.80 27th 30 10.0%
2024 20.33 30th 31 3.2%
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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 McLaughlin 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 107 107
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 94 94
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 62 62
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 62 62
1993 25 0 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 65
1994 36 0 0 0 51 n/a n/a 0 87
1995 17 0 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 61
1996 17 0 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 61
1997 22 0 0 0 38 n/a n/a 0 60
1998 15 0 0 0 43 n/a n/a 0 58
1999 16 0 0 0 46 n/a n/a 0 62
2000 19 0 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 63
2001 17 0 0 0 75 n/a n/a 0 92
2002 9 0 0 0 76 n/a n/a 0 85
2003 9 0 0 0 76 n/a n/a 0 85
2004 7 0 0 0 95 n/a n/a 0 102
2005 7 0 0 2 101 n/a n/a 0 110
2006 6 0 0 1 91 n/a n/a 0 98
2007 8 0 0 1 91 n/a n/a 0 100
2008 4 n/a n/a n/a 81 n/a n/a 0 85
2009 9 0 0 0 96 n/a n/a 0 105
2010 6 0 1 0 76 n/a n/a 0 83
2011 8 0 1 0 82 0 0 0 91
2012 3 0 2 0 71 0 0 0 76
2013 5 0 0 0 94 0 0 0 99
2014 1 0 0 0 99 0 1 0 101
2015 2 0 0 2 107 0 1 0 112
2016 2 0 0 0 97 0 0 0 99
2017 3 0 0 2 104 0 0 0 109
2018 3 0 0 2 92 0 0 0 97
2019 2 0 0 0 106 0 1 0 109
2020 1 0 0 2 101 0 1 0 105
2021 0 0 0 2 94 0 0 0 96
2022 0 0 0 1 76 0 1 0 78
2023 0 0 1 0 72 0 1 0 74

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 McLaughlin Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 107 8.3 12.8 n/a
1990 94 6.6 14.2 n/a
1991 62 5.6 11.0 n/a
1992 62 5.6 11.0 n/a
1993 65 6.5 10.0 n/a
1994 87 6.5 13.4 n/a
1995 61 5.3 11.5 n/a
1996 61 5.3 11.5 n/a
1997 60 4.7 12.8 68.3
1998 58 6.0 9.7 81
1999 62 5.1 12.2 90.3
2000 63 4.2 15.0 74.6
2001 92 5.7 16.1 78.3
2002 85 9.4 9.0 85.9
2003 85 9.4 9.0 85.9
2004 102 9.4 10.9 90.2
2005 110 10.0 11.0 97.3
2006 98 10.9 9.0 85.7
2007 100 10.7 9.3 1
2008 85 11.6 7.3 96.5
2009 105 10.6 9.9 88.6
2010 83 12.0 6.9 96.4
2011 91 10.5 8.6 96.7
2012 76 9.5 7.9 96.1
2013 99 8.0 12.3 94.9
2014 101 6.5 15.3 97
2015 112 7.0 16.0 97.3
2016 99 7.0 14.1 100
2017 109 6.4 16.9 100
2018 97 6.9 13.9 100
2019 109 5.5 19.4 100
2020 105 7.3 14.2 100
2021 96 11.5 8.3 100
2022 78 10.2 7.6 100
2023 74 9.5 7.7 100

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 McLaughlin Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 107 8.3 12.8 n/a
1990 94 6.6 14.2 n/a
1991 62 5.6 11.0 n/a
1992 62 5.6 11.0 n/a
1993 65 6.5 10.0 n/a
1994 87 6.5 13.4 n/a
1995 61 5.3 11.5 n/a
1996 61 5.3 11.5 n/a
1997 60 4.7 12.8 68.3
1998 58 6.0 9.7 81
1999 62 5.1 12.2 90.3
2000 63 4.2 15.0 74.6
2001 92 5.7 16.1 78.3
2002 85 9.4 9.0 85.9
2003 85 9.4 9.0 85.9
2004 102 9.4 10.9 90.2
2005 110 10.0 11.0 97.3
2006 98 10.9 9.0 85.7
2007 100 10.7 9.3 1
2008 85 11.6 7.3 96.5
2009 105 10.6 9.9 88.6
2010 83 12.0 6.9 96.4
2011 91 10.5 8.6 96.7
2012 76 9.5 7.9 96.1
2013 99 8.0 12.3 94.9
2014 101 6.5 15.3 97
2015 112 7.0 16.0 97.3
2016 99 7.0 14.1 100
2017 109 6.4 16.9 100
2018 97 6.9 13.9 100
2019 109 5.5 19.4 100
2020 105 7.3 14.2 100
2021 96 11.5 8.3 100
2022 78 10.2 7.6 100
2023 74 9.5 7.7 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McLaughlin Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $3,196 (19.0%) $13,637 (81.0%) $16,833
2021 $4,049 (21.9%) $14,456 (78.1%) $18,505
2022 $4,553 (22.6%) $15,631 (77.4%) $20,185
2023 $3,363 (16.1%) $17,580 (83.9%) $20,942

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McLaughlin 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (McLaughlin Middle School - 03)1018.2
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (McLaughlin School District 15-2)1018.2
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10974
 32.1%
African American00
American Indian10672
 32.1%
Asian01
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students at McLaughlin Middle School - 03 are 97% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended McLaughlin Middle School - 03.


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