Spearfish Middle School - 05

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Spearfish Middle School - 05 is a public middle school serving around 600 students in grades 6-8 in Spearfish, South Dakota. The school has a mixed performance history, currently ranking 68th out of 147 South Dakota middle schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spearfish Middle School - 05 performs slightly above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency but slightly below in mathematics. The school stands out for its strong performance for Hispanic and Native American students, ranking 1st and 7th respectively among South Dakota middle schools for these subgroups. However, the school ranks lower for White and Special Education students. One area of concern is the school's higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 16.3%. Compared to nearby middle schools, Sturgis Williams Middle School outperforms Spearfish Middle School - 05 in both ELA and mathematics, while Lead-Deadwood Middle School performs better in 8th grade ELA and science.

The increased spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio at Spearfish Middle School - 05 suggest a focus on resource allocation and potentially smaller class sizes, which could contribute to the school's academic performance. Continued efforts to address chronic absenteeism and learn from the successful strategies of higher-performing schools in the region could help Spearfish Middle School - 05 improve its overall performance and ranking.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1600 N Canyon
       Spearfish, SD  57783


(605) 717-1215

District: Spearfish School District 40-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,886 Help


Students who attend Spearfish Middle School - 05 usually attend:

High:    Spearfish High School - 01

Feeder schools for Spearfish Middle School - 05:

Elementary:    Creekside Elementary - 07
    Mountain View Elementary - 08
    West Elementary - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.8% Help


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Compare Details Spearfish Middle School - 05 ranks better than 53.7% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.87. (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 Spearfish Middle School - 05 is $8,886.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spearfish Middle School - 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Spearfish Middle School - 05 68th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Spearfish Middle School - 05 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spearfish Middle School - 05

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Rank History for all students at Spearfish Middle School - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.99 49th 133 63.2%
2004 59.10 61st 134 54.5%
2005 48.63 93rd 136 31.6%
2006 55.80 72nd 141 48.9%
2007 57.87 65th 136 52.2%
2008 62.64 50th 136 63.2%
2009 61.13 57th 139 59.0%
2010 57.11 70th 139 49.6%
2011 64.57 52nd 140 62.9%
2012 65.23 49th 146 66.4%
2013 59.38 66th 145 54.5%
2015 62.59 40th 145 72.4%
2016 50.90 71st 147 51.7%
2017 53.21 76th 146 47.9%
2018 53.72 71st 147 51.7%
2019 47.60 83rd 149 44.3%
2021 39.11 99th 145 31.7%
2022 55.94 58th 143 59.4%
2023 58.53 56th 150 62.7%
2024 53.87 68th 147 53.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spearfish Middle School - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.24 28th 32 12.5%
2022 26.85 22nd 25 12.0%
2023 35.18 19th 27 29.6%
2024 37.90 18th 29 37.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spearfish Middle School - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.95 37th 71 47.9%
2019 38.20 52nd 79 34.2%
2021 55.14 22nd 63 65.1%
2022 60.70 14th 46 69.6%
2023 59.76 23rd 70 67.1%
2024 54.15 27th 65 58.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Spearfish Middle School - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.20 44th 99 55.6%
2019 53.51 54th 107 49.5%
2021 40.92 77th 113 31.9%
2022 55.50 45th 102 55.9%
2023 57.95 52nd 112 53.6%
2024 47.26 65th 107 39.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Spearfish Middle School - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.61 58th 111 47.7%
2019 41.04 69th 110 37.3%
2021 36.56 79th 115 31.3%
2022 52.51 47th 104 54.8%
2023 56.98 42nd 116 63.8%
2024 56.66 45th 115 60.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spearfish Middle School - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.55 14th 17 17.6%
2021 37.51 14th 23 39.1%
2022 69.96 3rd 19 84.2%
2024 92.65 1st 26 96.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Spearfish Middle School - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.01 7th 30 76.7%
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Rank History for White students at Spearfish Middle School - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.31 79th 131 39.7%
2019 40.03 88th 136 35.3%
2021 31.23 107th 136 21.3%
2022 47.21 67th 132 49.2%
2023 51.86 60th 136 55.9%
2024 45.22 78th 132 40.9%
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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 Spearfish Middle School - 05

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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 249 249
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 294 294
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 324 324
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 324 324
1993 527 0 0 7 10 n/a n/a 0 544
1994 562 0 4 9 13 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 561 0 2 14 10 n/a n/a 0 587
1996 561 0 2 14 10 n/a n/a 0 587
1997 564 2 2 13 7 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 563 5 4 10 18 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 517 3 5 13 19 n/a n/a 0 557
2000 501 1 1 11 17 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 459 4 3 12 13 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 454 7 8 10 14 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 454 7 8 10 14 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 445 4 7 8 20 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 427 3 6 10 16 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 442 1 4 8 20 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 430 0 4 8 16 n/a n/a 0 458
2008 422 1 6 9 15 n/a n/a 0 453
2009 418 2 7 8 20 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 413 1 11 9 26 n/a n/a 0 460
2011 357 3 11 23 18 0 7 0 419
2012 359 3 10 23 12 0 10 0 417
2013 392 3 8 26 15 2 7 0 453
2014 412 4 4 24 22 0 15 0 481
2015 418 2 9 19 19 0 13 0 480
2016 426 2 5 22 24 1 16 0 496
2017 467 2 6 29 19 1 15 0 539
2018 503 2 3 36 25 1 17 0 587
2019 529 1 4 32 16 0 14 0 596
2020 558 2 4 33 17 0 9 0 623
2021 550 3 7 27 15 1 13 0 616
2022 524 6 4 29 12 1 17 0 593
2023 517 6 8 30 12 1 26 0 600

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 Spearfish Middle School - 05

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 249 14.5 17.1 n/a
1990 294 19.7 14.9 n/a
1991 324 22.0 14.7 n/a
1992 324 22.0 14.7 n/a
1993 544 33.3 16.3 n/a
1994 588 37.2 15.8 n/a
1995 587 36.7 16.0 n/a
1996 587 36.7 16.0 n/a
1997 588 35.5 16.6 13.8
1998 600 35.3 17.0 23.5
1999 557 37.5 14.9 25.9
2000 531 37.2 14.3 22.8
2001 491 34.4 14.3 20.8
2002 493 31.2 15.8 20.9
2003 493 31.2 15.8 20.9
2004 484 29.7 16.3 24.4
2005 462 29.8 15.5 18
2006 475 29.0 16.4 22.9
2007 458 30.1 15.2 24.2
2008 453 33.1 13.7 21
2009 455 33.5 13.6 23.3
2010 460 34.6 13.2 28.3
2011 419 32.9 12.7 29.1
2012 417 31.9 13.0 35
2013 453 30.6 14.7 31.3
2014 481 33.5 14.3 29.9
2015 480 34.0 14.1 30
2016 496 34.0 14.5 32.9
2017 539 35.4 15.1 28.4
2018 587 37.3 15.7 26.4
2019 596 38.3 15.5 23
2020 623 39.3 15.8 22
2021 616 39.4 15.6 17
2022 593 39.7 14.9 12
2023 600 40.9 14.6 15.8

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 Spearfish Middle School - 05

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 249 14.5 17.1 n/a
1990 294 19.7 14.9 n/a
1991 324 22.0 14.7 n/a
1992 324 22.0 14.7 n/a
1993 544 33.3 16.3 n/a
1994 588 37.2 15.8 n/a
1995 587 36.7 16.0 n/a
1996 587 36.7 16.0 n/a
1997 588 35.5 16.6 13.8
1998 600 35.3 17.0 23.5
1999 557 37.5 14.9 25.9
2000 531 37.2 14.3 22.8
2001 491 34.4 14.3 20.8
2002 493 31.2 15.8 20.9
2003 493 31.2 15.8 20.9
2004 484 29.7 16.3 24.4
2005 462 29.8 15.5 18
2006 475 29.0 16.4 22.9
2007 458 30.1 15.2 24.2
2008 453 33.1 13.7 21
2009 455 33.5 13.6 23.3
2010 460 34.6 13.2 28.3
2011 419 32.9 12.7 29.1
2012 417 31.9 13.0 35
2013 453 30.6 14.7 31.3
2014 481 33.5 14.3 29.9
2015 480 34.0 14.1 30
2016 496 34.0 14.5 32.9
2017 539 35.4 15.1 28.4
2018 587 37.3 15.7 26.4
2019 596 38.3 15.5 23
2020 623 39.3 15.8 22
2021 616 39.4 15.6 17
2022 593 39.7 14.9 12
2023 600 40.9 14.6 15.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spearfish Middle School - 05

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $244 (3.3%) $7,096 (96.7%) $7,341
2021 $216 (2.8%) $7,494 (97.2%) $7,710
2022 $531 (5.9%) $8,460 (94.1%) $8,991
2023 $459 (5.2%) $8,427 (94.8%) $8,886

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spearfish Middle School - 05

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 83rd of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 56th of 150 Middle schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish Middle School - 05)43.643.9
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)43.443.9
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish Middle School - 05)30.347.8
 17.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)30.147.8
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish Middle School - 05)58.761.2
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)58.461.2
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish Middle School - 05)48.447.5
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)48.147.5
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish Middle School - 05)50.348.7
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)50.348.7
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish Middle School - 05)51.940.6
 11.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)51.940.6
 11.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Spearfish Middle School - 05)40.436.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Spearfish School District 40-2)40.436.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Spearfish Middle School - 05)50.451.2
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)54.854.5
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Spearfish Middle School - 05)42.745.4
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)48.147.8
 0.3%
   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 Students596600
 0.7%
African American16
 500%
American Indian1612
 25%
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic3230
 6.3%
Pacific Islander01
White529517
 2.3%
Two or More Races1426
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23%15.8%
 7.2%


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Students at Spearfish Middle School - 05 are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Spearfish Middle School - 05.

Spearfish Middle School - 05 ranks 68th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Spearfish Middle School - 05 usually go on to attend Spearfish High School - 01


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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