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Redfield Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 20.4% of South Dakota middle schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 103 students attended Redfield Middle School - 02.

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Students at Redfield Middle School - 02 are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American.

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Redfield Middle School - 02

Summary:

Redfield Middle School - 02 is a public middle school located in Redfield, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school is part of the Redfield School District 56-4, which is ranked 71 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Redfield Middle School - 02 has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 43.43%, compared to the district's 51.08% and the state's 50.04%. Similarly, its Mathematics proficiency rate for all grades was 27.27%, compared to the district's 38.53% and the state's 42.95%. The school's performance in Science for 8th grade is also significantly lower than the state average, with only 13.89% proficiency in 2023-2024 compared to the state's 38.83%. However, the school's special education students have performed exceptionally well, ranking 3rd out of 29 South Dakota middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Redfield Middle School - 02 faces several challenges, including consistently underperforming academic results compared to the state and its own district, as well as increasing chronic absenteeism, from 9.6% in 2023-2024 to 21.4% in 2021-2022. The school performs significantly worse than the nearby Northwestern Middle School - 02, which is ranked 21st out of 147 South Dakota middle schools and has much higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics. Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02, located just 9.59 miles away, also outperforms Redfield Middle School - 02 in several academic areas, despite being a smaller school. To improve overall outcomes, the school and Redfield School District 56-4 should focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of the academic and attendance issues, while also learning from the successful strategies used for the special education population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469

(605) 472-4520

District: Redfield School District 56-4

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,857

Students who attend Redfield Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:

Redfield High School - 01

Feeder schools for Redfield Middle School - 02:

Elementary:

Redfield Elementary - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

8.7%

African American:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Redfield Middle School - 02 ranks worse than 79.6% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.88. (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 (85.4%), Hispanic (8.7%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Redfield Middle School - 02 is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Redfield Middle School - 02 employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redfield Middle School - 02 is $11,857.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Redfield Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Redfield Middle School - 02 117^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Redfield Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Redfield School District 56-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Redfield School District 56-4 71^st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Redfield Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	38.85	104^th	133	21.8%
2004	62.47	45^th	134	66.4%
2005	64.58	46^th	136	66.2%
2006	46.79	94^th	141	33.3%
2007	47.97	99^th	136	27.2%
2008	43.69	101^st	136	25.7%
2009	35.87	116^th	139	16.5%
2010	52.02	86^th	139	38.1%
2011	36.87	109^th	140	22.1%
2012	38.31	109^th	146	25.3%
2013	52.10	85^th	145	41.4%
2015	51.40	69^th	145	52.4%
2016	42.92	100^th	147	32.0%
2017	21.83	129^th	146	11.6%
2018	34.84	112^th	147	23.8%
2019	36.22	106^th	149	28.9%
2021	16.29	132^nd	145	9.0%
2022	14.16	132^nd	143	7.7%
2023	28.59	119^th	150	20.7%
2024	24.88	117^th	147	20.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Redfield Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.27	3^rd	29	89.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	47.53	42^nd	71	40.8%
2019	48.06	42^nd	79	46.8%
2021	38.80	42^nd	63	33.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Redfield Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	26.64	82^nd	99	17.2%
2019	39.54	73^rd	107	31.8%
2021	22.84	96^th	113	15.0%
2022	19.57	90^th	102	11.8%
2023	34.27	82^nd	112	26.8%
2024	22.76	95^th	107	11.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Redfield Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	39.65	82^nd	111	26.1%
2019	35.28	77^th	110	30.0%
2021	16.84	105^th	115	8.7%
2022	11.28	99^th	104	4.8%
2023	20.37	98^th	116	15.5%
2024	29.60	89^th	115	22.6%

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Rank History for White students at Redfield Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	26.32	110^th	131	16.0%
2019	29.04	107^th	136	21.3%
2021	9.37	134^th	136	1.5%
2022	9.96	128^th	132	3.0%
2023	22.96	119^th	136	12.5%
2024	20.51	116^th	132	12.1%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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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	115	115
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	115	115
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	103	103
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	103	103
1993	123	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	126
1994	147	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	153
1995	130	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	131
1996	130	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	131
1997	111	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
1998	113	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
1999	131	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2000	130	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	134
2001	112	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	115
2002	85	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	89
2003	85	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	89
2004	88	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	92
2005	86	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	88
2006	97	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	99
2007	107	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	109
2008	85	2	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	88
2009	84	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
2010	86	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	89
2011	81	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	82
2012	76	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	77
2013	80	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	82
2014	78	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	80
2015	80	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	82
2016	84	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	84
2017	90	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	95
2018	93	3	0	2	2	0	0	0	100
2019	122	4	1	4	2	0	0	0	133
2020	122	4	1	8	2	0	0	0	137
2021	114	2	1	7	1	0	0	0	125
2022	117	2	1	7	1	0	0	0	128
2023	104	4	0	4	1	0	1	0	114
2024	88	4	0	9	1	0	1	0	103

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Redfield Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	115	6.1	18.8	n/a
1990	115	4.9	23.4	n/a
1991	103	3.0	34.3	n/a
1992	103	3.0	34.3	n/a
1993	126	9.6	13.1	n/a
1994	153	8.4	18.2	n/a
1995	131	8.1	16.2	n/a
1996	131	8.1	16.2	n/a
1997	111	8.2	13.5	22.5
1998	116	4.0	29.0	34.5
1999	134	8.5	15.8	36.6
2000	134	8.5	15.8	39.6
2001	115	8.8	13.1	31.3
2002	89	7.6	11.7	30.3
2003	89	7.6	11.7	30.3
2004	92	6.8	13.5	30.4
2005	88	6.8	12.9	26.1
2006	99	6.0	16.5	31.3
2007	109	5.7	19.1	27.5
2008	88	5.9	14.9	28.4
2009	86	5.7	14.8	29.1
2010	89	6.3	13.9	25.8
2011	82	6.1	13.4	29.3
2012	77	6.5	11.8	29.9
2013	82	6.6	12.2	25.6
2014	80	6.1	12.9	30
2015	82	5.0	16.4	29.3
2016	84	5.0	16.8	29.8
2017	95	5.6	16.8	29.5
2018	100	6.1	16.2	22
2019	133	9.6	13.7	31.6
2020	137	9.7	14.1	34.3
2021	125	9.7	12.8	27.2
2022	128	10.6	12.0	14.8
2023	114	10.8	10.5	22.8
2024	103	10.9	9.3	30.1

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 Redfield Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	115	6.1	18.8	n/a
1990	115	4.9	23.4	n/a
1991	103	3.0	34.3	n/a
1992	103	3.0	34.3	n/a
1993	126	9.6	13.1	n/a
1994	153	8.4	18.2	n/a
1995	131	8.1	16.2	n/a
1996	131	8.1	16.2	n/a
1997	111	8.2	13.5	22.5
1998	116	4.0	29.0	34.5
1999	134	8.5	15.8	36.6
2000	134	8.5	15.8	39.6
2001	115	8.8	13.1	31.3
2002	89	7.6	11.7	30.3
2003	89	7.6	11.7	30.3
2004	92	6.8	13.5	30.4
2005	88	6.8	12.9	26.1
2006	99	6.0	16.5	31.3
2007	109	5.7	19.1	27.5
2008	88	5.9	14.9	28.4
2009	86	5.7	14.8	29.1
2010	89	6.3	13.9	25.8
2011	82	6.1	13.4	29.3
2012	77	6.5	11.8	29.9
2013	82	6.6	12.2	25.6
2014	80	6.1	12.9	30
2015	82	5.0	16.4	29.3
2016	84	5.0	16.8	29.8
2017	95	5.6	16.8	29.5
2018	100	6.1	16.2	22
2019	133	9.6	13.7	31.6
2020	137	9.7	14.1	34.3
2021	125	9.7	12.8	27.2
2022	128	10.6	12.0	14.8
2023	114	10.8	10.5	22.8
2024	103	10.9	9.3	30.1

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 Redfield Middle School - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$535 (6.1%)	$8,237 (93.9%)	$8,772
2021	$441 (4.6%)	$9,182 (95.4%)	$9,623
2022	$802 (7.6%)	$9,744 (92.4%)	$10,546
2023	$800 (6.7%)	$11,057 (93.3%)	$11,857

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Redfield Middle School - 02

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 106^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 119^th of 150 Middle schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Redfield Middle School - 02)	55.9	33.3	22.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Redfield School District 56-4)	55.9	33.3	22.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Redfield Middle School - 02)	41.2	33.3	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Redfield School District 56-4)	41.2	33.3	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Redfield Middle School - 02)	34	33.3	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Redfield School District 56-4)	34	33.3	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Redfield Middle School - 02)	21.3	19.5	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Redfield School District 56-4)	21.3	19.5	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Redfield Middle School - 02)	55.1	52.9	2.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Redfield School District 56-4)	55.1	52.9	2.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Redfield Middle School - 02)	28.6	35.3	6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Redfield School District 56-4)	28.6	35.3	6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Redfield Middle School - 02)	42.9	20.6	22.3%
8th Grade Science (Redfield School District 56-4)	42.9	20.6	22.3%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Redfield Middle School - 02)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Redfield School District 56-4)	40.3	37.4	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Redfield Middle School - 02)	29.2	29.2	0%
All Grades Mathematics (Redfield School District 56-4)	25.3	35.4	10.1%
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	133	114	14.3%
African American	4	4
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	122	104	14.8%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.6%	22.8%	8.8%

Schools Near Redfield 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
Redfield Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	111 6th Ave E	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 472-4520	103	11	9.3	30.1%	88 (85.4%)	4 (3.9%)	9 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	24.9	117^th of 147 public middle schools	20.4%		28.6	119^th of 150 public middle schools	20.7%	2	37.0	44.4	47.2	43.4	33.3	30.6	19.4	27.3	13.9	$11,857	$800	$11,057
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06	Public	2-8	17267 3rd St	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 472-4520	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02	Public	7-8	401 4th Ave	Tulare	57476	Spink County	Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 596-4171	22	2	10.6	27.3%	21 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.2	89^th of 147 public middle schools	39.5%		19.2	128^th of 150 public middle schools	14.7%	39		58.3	10.0	36.4		58.3	20.0	40.9	40.0	$10,406	$311	$10,095
iSucceed Middle School - 93	Public, Virtual	6-8	221 3rd St	Mellette	57461	Spink County	Northwestern Area School District 56-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(605) 887-3467	7	0	116.6		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				20.0
Northwestern Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	221 3rd St	Mellette	57461	Spink County	Northwestern Area School District 56-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 887-3467	59	4	13.3	13.6%	51 (86.4%)	1 (1.7%)	3 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	79.3	21^st of 147 public middle schools	85.7%		55.3	67^th of 150 public middle schools	55.3%	46	52.2	60.0	71.4	61.0	56.5	46.7	61.9	55.9	76.2	$10,472	$470	$10,002

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