Is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 a good school?

Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 ranks 37 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 681 students attended Georgia Morse Middle School - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?

Students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 are 70% White, 14% American Indian, 11% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 attend?

Students who attend Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend T F Riggs High School - 01

Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Summary:

Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Pierre, South Dakota, serving 684 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Pierre School District 32-2, which is ranked 23 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 has consistently ranked in the top half of South Dakota middle schools, with a current ranking of 37 out of 147 schools and a 4-star rating for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance has been strong, particularly for female students, who rank 18th out of 107 South Dakota middle schools. However, the school's performance for low-income students has been relatively low, ranking 43rd out of 65 South Dakota middle schools. Academically, the school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Compared to the nearby Stanley County Middle School - 02, which is much smaller and has consistently performed significantly worse, Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is a strong-performing school. The school has also seen an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success. While the school faces challenges in supporting its low-income and minority student populations, its overall performance and ranking make it a well-regarded middle school in the Pierre area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501

(605) 773-7330

District: Pierre School District 32-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,343

Students who attend Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:

T F Riggs High School - 01

Feeder schools for Georgia Morse Middle School - 02:

Elementary:	Buchanan Elementary - 03
	Jefferson Elementary - 06
	Kennedy Elementary - 08

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 681

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

American Indian:

13.7%

Two or more races:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 ranks better than 74.8% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.82. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), American Indian (13.7%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 employs 39.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is $9,343.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Georgia Morse Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 37^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Pierre School District 32-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierre School District 32-2 23^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	64.25	40^th	133	69.9%
2004	56.69	75^th	134	44.0%
2005	56.74	69^th	136	49.3%
2006	57.17	66^th	141	53.2%
2007	56.98	67^th	136	50.7%
2008	45.77	98^th	136	27.9%
2009	59.91	62^nd	139	55.4%
2010	57.00	71^st	139	48.9%
2011	69.42	33^rd	140	76.4%
2012	66.93	44^th	146	69.9%
2013	62.89	56^th	145	61.4%
2015	62.55	41^st	145	71.7%
2016	52.79	66^th	147	55.1%
2017	62.05	50^th	146	65.8%
2018	65.73	42^nd	147	71.4%
2019	74.35	27^th	149	81.9%
2021	59.83	55^th	145	62.1%
2022	54.74	63^rd	143	55.9%
2023	60.22	50^th	150	66.7%
2024	65.82	37^th	147	74.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	76.33	2^nd	14	85.7%
2019	74.41	2^nd	14	85.7%
2021	75.48	3^rd	18	83.3%
2022	64.92	4^th	19	78.9%
2023	50.77	10^th	21	52.4%
2024	65.82	8^th	22	63.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.96	19^th	32	40.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	49.98	39^th	71	45.1%
2019	46.37	45^th	79	43.0%
2021	36.33	45^th	63	28.6%
2022	28.64	39^th	46	15.2%
2023	45.14	37^th	70	47.1%
2024	35.59	43^rd	65	33.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	67.82	30^th	99	69.7%
2019	72.43	21^st	107	80.4%
2021	62.71	36^th	113	68.1%
2022	56.66	42^nd	102	58.8%
2023	61.28	43^rd	112	61.6%
2024	72.75	18^th	107	83.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	62.01	38^th	111	65.8%
2019	71.55	27^th	110	75.5%
2021	55.59	41^st	115	64.3%
2022	49.21	53^rd	104	49.0%
2023	57.19	41^st	116	64.7%
2024	56.12	46^th	115	60.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	58.24	7^th	17	58.8%
2019	93.69	1^st	21	95.2%
2021	58.49	6^th	23	73.9%
2022	38.61	14^th	19	26.3%
2023	39.60	16^th	24	33.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	54.24	13^th	30	56.7%
2019	50.55	10^th	29	65.5%
2021	41.68	12^th	25	52.0%
2022	43.50	16^th	24	33.3%
2023	43.81	12^th	27	55.6%
2024	45.24	11^th	31	64.5%

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Rank History for White students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	65.75	35^th	131	73.3%
2019	79.19	12^th	136	91.2%
2021	65.68	30^th	136	77.9%
2022	63.69	44^th	132	66.7%
2023	67.83	34^th	136	75.0%
2024	73.53	22^nd	132	83.3%

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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 Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

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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	607	607
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	633	633
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	667	667
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	667	667
1993	624	1	9	2	69	n/a	n/a	0	705
1994	693	2	1	2	64	n/a	n/a	0	762
1995	721	0	3	6	63	n/a	n/a	0	793
1996	721	0	3	6	63	n/a	n/a	0	793
1997	484	0	5	4	48	n/a	n/a	0	541
1998	449	1	11	5	44	n/a	n/a	0	510
1999	446	0	4	3	42	n/a	n/a	0	495
2000	419	0	3	4	42	n/a	n/a	0	468
2001	406	0	1	4	39	n/a	n/a	0	450
2002	587	2	8	8	93	n/a	n/a	0	698
2003	587	2	8	8	93	n/a	n/a	0	698
2004	574	2	4	5	89	n/a	n/a	0	674
2005	578	4	4	12	93	n/a	n/a	0	691
2006	536	3	5	8	63	n/a	n/a	0	615
2007	535	1	4	9	62	n/a	n/a	0	611
2008	502	3	5	6	61	n/a	n/a	0	577
2009	513	6	5	5	77	n/a	n/a	0	606
2010	520	4	11	6	78	n/a	n/a	0	619
2011	509	5	7	8	87	2	3	0	621
2012	493	5	6	14	85	2	14	0	619
2013	456	3	6	20	82	1	9	0	577
2014	459	0	5	24	91	1	22	0	602
2015	425	1	4	24	89	1	20	0	564
2016	440	3	2	22	91	1	37	0	596
2017	442	4	2	19	86	0	50	0	603
2018	458	5	2	31	79	0	56	0	631
2019	475	3	3	36	81	0	56	0	654
2020	477	6	8	36	103	0	60	0	690
2021	490	6	11	42	93	0	69	0	711
2022	489	4	9	34	98	1	64	0	699
2023	475	4	8	25	99	0	73	0	684
2024	479	3	8	23	93	0	75	0	681

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	607	36.6	16.5	n/a
1990	633	36.6	17.2	n/a
1991	667	38.8	17.1	n/a
1992	667	38.8	17.1	n/a
1993	705	38.9	18.1	n/a
1994	762	39.8	19.1	n/a
1995	793	32.4	24.5	n/a
1996	793	32.4	24.5	n/a
1997	541	32.4	16.7	14.6
1998	510	32.4	15.7	21.2
1999	495	32.6	15.2	21.2
2000	468	32.4	14.4	19.9
2001	450	32.2	14.0	34
2002	698	41.1	17.0	21.9
2003	698	41.1	17.0	21.9
2004	674	41.5	16.2	19.4
2005	691	44.0	15.7	22.3
2006	615	42.2	14.6	23.7
2007	611	39.0	15.7	22.6
2008	577	38.0	15.2	22.7
2009	606	37.4	16.2	21.8
2010	619	37.6	16.4	20.7
2011	621	37.3	16.6	23.2
2012	619	37.3	16.5	23.4
2013	577	36.5	15.7	26.3
2014	602	36.4	16.5	27.7
2015	564	34.0	16.5	24.6
2016	596	37.0	16.1	26.7
2017	603	39.4	15.2	25.5
2018	631	38.6	16.3	25.5
2019	654	38.7	16.8	23.5
2020	690	38.7	17.7	25.2
2021	711	39.9	17.7	24.9
2022	699	42.0	16.6	14.7
2023	684	41.2	16.5	26.2
2024	681	39.5	17.2	21

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 Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	607	36.6	16.5	n/a
1990	633	36.6	17.2	n/a
1991	667	38.8	17.1	n/a
1992	667	38.8	17.1	n/a
1993	705	38.9	18.1	n/a
1994	762	39.8	19.1	n/a
1995	793	32.4	24.5	n/a
1996	793	32.4	24.5	n/a
1997	541	32.4	16.7	14.6
1998	510	32.4	15.7	21.2
1999	495	32.6	15.2	21.2
2000	468	32.4	14.4	19.9
2001	450	32.2	14.0	34
2002	698	41.1	17.0	21.9
2003	698	41.1	17.0	21.9
2004	674	41.5	16.2	19.4
2005	691	44.0	15.7	22.3
2006	615	42.2	14.6	23.7
2007	611	39.0	15.7	22.6
2008	577	38.0	15.2	22.7
2009	606	37.4	16.2	21.8
2010	619	37.6	16.4	20.7
2011	621	37.3	16.6	23.2
2012	619	37.3	16.5	23.4
2013	577	36.5	15.7	26.3
2014	602	36.4	16.5	27.7
2015	564	34.0	16.5	24.6
2016	596	37.0	16.1	26.7
2017	603	39.4	15.2	25.5
2018	631	38.6	16.3	25.5
2019	654	38.7	16.8	23.5
2020	690	38.7	17.7	25.2
2021	711	39.9	17.7	24.9
2022	699	42.0	16.6	14.7
2023	684	41.2	16.5	26.2
2024	681	39.5	17.2	21

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 Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$490 (6.5%)	$7,089 (93.5%)	$7,580
2021	$740 (8.9%)	$7,565 (91.1%)	$8,305
2022	$639 (7.1%)	$8,384 (92.9%)	$9,023
2023	$561 (6.0%)	$8,782 (94.0%)	$9,343

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 50^th of 150 Middle schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Morse Middle School - 02)	59.8	47.5	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pierre School District 32-2)	59.8	47.5	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia Morse Middle School - 02)	51.3	39.8	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pierre School District 32-2)	51.3	39.8	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Morse Middle School - 02)	62.1	58.7	3.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pierre School District 32-2)	61.8	58.7	3.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia Morse Middle School - 02)	57.6	59.6	1.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pierre School District 32-2)	57.4	59.6	2.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Morse Middle School - 02)	61.1	46.4	14.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pierre School District 32-2)	60.8	46.4	14.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia Morse Middle School - 02)	63.5	37.7	25.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pierre School District 32-2)	63.2	37.7	25.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Georgia Morse Middle School - 02)	52.9	42.5	10.4%
8th Grade Science (Pierre School District 32-2)	52.6	42.5	10.1%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Georgia Morse Middle School - 02)	60.9	51	9.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pierre School District 32-2)	58.2	53.5	4.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Georgia Morse Middle School - 02)	57.2	45.9	11.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Pierre School District 32-2)	53	48.3	4.7%
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	654	684	4.6%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	81	99	22.2%
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	36	25	30.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	475	475
Two or More Races	56	73	30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.5%	26.2%	2.6%

Schools Near Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

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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 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 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	309 E Capitol Ave	Pierre	57501	Hughes County	Pierre School District 32-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 773-7330	681	40	17.2	21.0%	479 (70.3%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.4%)	8 (1.2%)	93 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (11.0%)	65.8	37^th of 147 public middle schools	74.8%		60.2	50^th of 150 public middle schools	66.7%	13	45.1	59.2	53.2	52.5	47.8	52.9	54.1	51.6	49.8	$9,343	$561	$8,782
Stanley County Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	10 E Main Ave	Fort Pierre	57532	Stanley County	Stanley County School District 57-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 223-7743	97	8	12.0	26.8%	74 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.3%)	20.6	126^th of 147 public middle schools	14.3%		22.2	125^th of 150 public middle schools	16.7%	1	19.4	46.7	33.3	33.0	22.6	36.7	22.2	26.8	27.8	$13,768	$229	$13,539

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