Kadoka Middle School - 03

Summary:

Kadoka Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Kadoka, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 50 students. The school is part of the Kadoka Area School District 35-2, which is ranked 4 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kadoka Middle School - 03 has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in South Dakota, with a current ranking of 2 out of 147 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

Kadoka Middle School - 03 has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates of 78.85% in ELA and 67.31% in Math, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school has particularly strong performance among male and white student subgroups, ranking 3rd out of 115 South Dakota middle schools for male students and 1st out of 132 middle schools for white students in ELA. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 5.1% in 2021-2022 to 35.0% in 2023-2024, it is still lower than the state average. The school's increased spending per student, from $12,665 in 2020-2021 to $16,331 in 2022-2023, suggests a commitment to investing in the education of its students.

The nearest comparable school, Philip Junior High - 03, is located 16.26 miles away and is part of the Haakon School District 27-1, which is ranked 88 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kadoka Middle School - 03 significantly outperforms Philip Junior High - 03 in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. Despite the increase in chronic absenteeism, Kadoka Middle School - 03 has maintained a consistently high ranking among South Dakota middle schools, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past five school years, indicating a strong and stable educational environment that supports student success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 800 Bayberry St
       Kadoka, SD  57543


(605) 837-2174

District: Kadoka Area School District 35-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,331 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  50

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
American Indian:
46.0%
Two or more races:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kadoka Middle School - 03 ranks better than 98.6% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Kadoka Middle School - 03 is $16,331.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kadoka Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Kadoka Middle School - 03 2nd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Kadoka Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Kadoka Area School District 35-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Kadoka Area School District 35-2 4th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kadoka Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Kadoka Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.61 60th 149 59.7%
2021 64.32 39th 145 73.1%
2022 79.28 13th 143 90.9%
2023 75.80 21st 150 86.0%
2024 94.12 2nd 147 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kadoka Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.54 71st 113 37.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kadoka Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.88 10th 104 90.4%
2024 90.09 3rd 115 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kadoka Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.80 28th 136 79.4%
2022 91.32 4th 132 97.0%
2024 94.86 1st 132 99.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kadoka Middle School - 03

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 17 1 0 0 18 0 0 0 36
2019 22 0 0 1 18 0 1 0 42
2020 26 1 0 0 20 0 1 0 48
2021 27 0 0 0 21 0 1 0 49
2022 29 0 0 0 23 0 2 0 54
2023 26 0 0 0 23 0 1 0 50

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 Kadoka Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 36 1.4 25.1 47.2
2019 42 1.5 26.9 54.8
2020 48 1.2 37.5 54.2
2021 49 1.6 30.2 42.9
2022 54 2.6 20.3 29.6
2023 50 3.2 15.1 42

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 Kadoka Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 36 1.4 25.1 47.2
2019 42 1.5 26.9 54.8
2020 48 1.2 37.5 54.2
2021 49 1.6 30.2 42.9
2022 54 2.6 20.3 29.6
2023 50 3.2 15.1 42

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 Kadoka Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $3,036 (23.1%) $10,123 (76.9%) $13,159
2021 $4,250 (33.6%) $8,415 (66.4%) $12,665
2022 $4,206 (29.9%) $9,866 (70.1%) $14,072
2023 $5,332 (32.6%) $10,999 (67.4%) $16,331

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kadoka Middle School - 03

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 21st of 150 Middle schools
 26.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Middle School - 03)68.855.6
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)58.360
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Middle School - 03)62.550
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)54.248
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Middle School - 03)2594.1
 69.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)31.681.8
 50.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Middle School - 03)2582.4
 57.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)36.868.2
 31.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Middle School - 03)58.358.3
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)65.264.7
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Middle School - 03)7533.3
 41.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)60.935.3
 25.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Kadoka Middle School - 03)33.341.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)43.541.2
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kadoka Middle School - 03)52.570.2
 17.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)53.867.1
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Kadoka Middle School - 03)5557.4
 2.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)49.758.2
 8.5%
   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 Students4250
 19%
African American00
American Indian1823
 27.8%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2226
 18.2%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%42%
 12.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 50 students attended Kadoka Middle School - 03.

Students at Kadoka Middle School - 03 are 52% White, 46% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Yes! Kadoka Middle School - 03 is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 147 South Dakota middle schools.


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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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