Yankton Middle School - 02

Summary:

Yankton Middle School - 02 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Yankton, South Dakota, with 606 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4. The school is part of the Yankton School District 63-3, which is ranked 60 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yankton Middle School - 02 has shown strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics exceeding the state averages in recent years. However, the school's performance across different student subgroups is mixed, with male students and Hispanic students performing relatively well, but Native American students and students with special needs performing weaker. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, but the rate is still higher than the state's average. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 and Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03, Yankton Middle School - 02 generally outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. However, the nearby schools have lower chronic absenteeism rates, which may be an area of focus for Yankton Middle School - 02. The school has also seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $8,539 in 2019-2020 to $10,480 in 2022-2023, which may contribute to its academic performance, but it will be important to ensure that the resources are being used effectively.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2000 Mulberry St
       Yankton, SD  57078


(605) 665-2419

District: Yankton School District 63-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,480 Help


Students who attend Yankton Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:    Yankton High School - 01

Feeder schools for Yankton Middle School - 02:

Elementary:    Beadle Elementary - 03
    Lincoln Elementary - 04
    Stewart Elementary - 05
    Webster Elementary - 06

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  606

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.9%
Hispanic:
8.9%
American Indian:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Compare Details Yankton Middle School - 02 ranks better than 55.1% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.79. (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 Yankton Middle School - 02 is $10,480.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yankton Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Yankton Middle School - 02 66th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Yankton Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Yankton School District 63-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Yankton School District 63-3 60th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yankton Middle School - 02

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Rank History for all students at Yankton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.40 25th 149 83.2%
2021 68.33 30th 145 79.3%
2022 63.59 45th 143 68.5%
2023 58.53 57th 150 62.0%
2024 54.79 66th 147 55.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Yankton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.09 10th 19 47.4%
2023 40.07 12th 21 42.9%
2024 48.81 11th 22 50.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Yankton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.18 12th 32 62.5%
2022 48.77 12th 25 52.0%
2023 46.21 15th 27 44.4%
2024 34.32 22nd 29 24.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yankton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.19 12th 71 83.1%
2019 75.02 10th 79 87.3%
2021 74.14 7th 63 88.9%
2022 42.04 30th 46 34.8%
2023 54.01 30th 70 57.1%
2024 44.87 38th 65 41.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Yankton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.69 19th 99 80.8%
2019 68.30 29th 107 72.9%
2021 63.32 33rd 113 70.8%
2022 56.39 43rd 102 57.8%
2023 50.28 62nd 112 44.6%
2024 54.63 50th 107 53.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Yankton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.65 17th 111 84.7%
2019 77.85 18th 110 83.6%
2021 71.34 20th 115 82.6%
2022 66.92 27th 104 74.0%
2023 64.57 30th 116 74.1%
2024 52.68 54th 115 53.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yankton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.20 2nd 17 88.2%
2019 59.39 10th 21 52.4%
2021 83.89 1st 23 95.7%
2022 56.34 7th 19 63.2%
2023 62.84 8th 24 66.7%
2024 42.99 12th 26 53.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Yankton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.43 11th 30 63.3%
2022 49.52 13th 24 45.8%
2023 40.58 16th 27 40.7%
2024 30.03 23rd 31 25.8%
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Rank History for White students at Yankton Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.66 26th 131 80.2%
2019 76.39 16th 136 88.2%
2021 63.75 39th 136 71.3%
2022 64.65 42nd 132 68.2%
2023 61.07 41st 136 69.9%
2024 61.53 44th 132 66.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Yankton Middle School - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 493 10 5 32 32 0 10 0 582
2017 503 9 5 40 35 0 7 0 599
2018 529 9 4 42 36 0 15 0 635
2019 524 8 3 54 28 0 22 0 639
2020 530 4 2 51 27 0 23 0 637
2021 521 8 3 57 29 1 21 0 640
2022 499 8 3 50 37 1 29 0 627
2023 460 11 4 54 39 1 37 0 606

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 Yankton Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 582 34.0 17.1 43.3
2017 599 34.8 17.1 37.9
2018 635 34.9 18.1 34.8
2019 639 34.7 18.4 34.9
2020 637 35.1 18.1 33.1
2021 640 35.5 17.9 29.5
2022 627 35.2 17.7 14.4
2023 606 36.7 16.4 32.7

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 Yankton Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 582 34.0 17.1 43.3
2017 599 34.8 17.1 37.9
2018 635 34.9 18.1 34.8
2019 639 34.7 18.4 34.9
2020 637 35.1 18.1 33.1
2021 640 35.5 17.9 29.5
2022 627 35.2 17.7 14.4
2023 606 36.7 16.4 32.7

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 Yankton Middle School - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $385 (4.5%) $8,154 (95.5%) $8,539
2021 $421 (4.6%) $8,751 (95.4%) $9,172
2022 $1,031 (10.4%) $8,846 (89.6%) $9,877
2023 $904 (8.6%) $9,576 (91.4%) $10,480

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Yankton 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 25th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 57th of 150 Middle schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Yankton Middle School - 02)68.857.6
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Yankton School District 63-3)68.857.6
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Yankton Middle School - 02)5442.4
 11.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Yankton School District 63-3)5442.4
 11.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Yankton Middle School - 02)63.859.3
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Yankton School District 63-3)63.859.3
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Yankton Middle School - 02)53.146.2
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Yankton School District 63-3)53.146.2
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Yankton Middle School - 02)62.447.2
 15.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Yankton School District 63-3)62.447.2
 15.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Yankton Middle School - 02)59.641.6
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Yankton School District 63-3)59.641.6
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Yankton Middle School - 02)48.635.1
 13.5%
   8th Grade Science (Yankton School District 63-3)48.635.1
 13.5%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Yankton Middle School - 02)6554.5
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Yankton School District 63-3)61.354.8
 6.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Yankton Middle School - 02)55.643.4
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Yankton School District 63-3)52.244.7
 7.5%
   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 Students639606
 5.2%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian2839
 39.3%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic5454
Pacific Islander01
White524460
 12.2%
Two or More Races2237
 68.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%32.7%
 2.2%


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Yankton Middle School - 02 ranks 66th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Yankton Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend Yankton High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Yankton Middle School - 02.

Students at Yankton Middle School - 02 are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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