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:
2^nd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,331

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 50

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.0%

American Indian:

46.0%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.12. (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.

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Finance

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Kadoka Area School District 35-2:

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

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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
2019	57.61	60^th	149	59.7%
2021	64.32	39^th	145	73.1%
2022	79.28	13^th	143	90.9%
2023	75.80	21^st	150	86.0%
2024	94.12	2^nd	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	71^st	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	10^th	104	90.4%
2024	90.09	3^rd	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
2021	66.80	28^th	136	79.4%
2022	91.32	4^th	132	97.0%
2024	94.86	1^st	132	99.2%

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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 Kadoka Middle School - 03

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	17	1	0	18	0	36
2019	22	0	1	18	1	42
2020	26	1	0	20	1	48
2021	27	0	0	21	1	49
2022	29	0	0	23	2	54
2023	26	0	0	23	1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kadoka Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 60^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 21^st 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)	68.8	55.6	13.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	58.3	60	1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Middle School - 03)	62.5	50	12.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	54.2	48	6.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Middle School - 03)	25	94.1	69.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	31.6	81.8	50.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Middle School - 03)	25	82.4	57.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	36.8	68.2	31.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Middle School - 03)	58.3	58.3
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	65.2	64.7	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Middle School - 03)	75	33.3	41.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	60.9	35.3	25.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Kadoka Middle School - 03)	33.3	41.7	8.3%
8th Grade Science (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	43.5	41.2	2.3%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kadoka Middle School - 03)	52.5	70.2	17.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	53.8	67.1	13.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Kadoka Middle School - 03)	55	57.4	2.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	49.7	58.2	8.5%
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	42	50	19%
African American	0	0
American Indian	18	23	27.8%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	26	18.2%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.8%	42%	12.8%

Schools Near Kadoka Middle School - 03

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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
Kadoka Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	800 Bayberry St	Kadoka	57543	Jackson County	Kadoka Area School District 35-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 837-2174	50	3	15.1	42.0%	26 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (46.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	94.1	2^nd of 147 public middle schools	98.6%		75.8	21^st of 150 public middle schools	86.0%	19	75.0	72.2	88.9	78.9	62.5	66.7	72.2	67.3	72.2	$16,331	$5,332	$10,999
Philip Junior High - 03	Public	6-8	330 Scottie Ave	Philip	57567	Haakon County	Haakon School District 27-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 859-2680	49	3	17.0	12.2%	45 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	3 (6.1%)	49.2	79^th of 147 public middle schools	46.3%		65.2	39^th of 150 public middle schools	74.0%	40	54.6	37.5	35.5	41.6	77.3	50.0	51.6	58.4	22.6	$14,395	$2,065	$12,330

Frequently Asked Questions about Kadoka Middle School - 03

What district is Kadoka Middle School - 03 in?

Kadoka Area School District 35-2

What is the racial makeup of Kadoka Middle School - 03?

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

How many students attend Kadoka Middle School - 03?

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

Is Kadoka Middle School - 03 a good school?

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

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