Highmore Junior High - 03

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Highmore Junior High - 03 ranks 17 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Highmore Junior High - 03 is a public middle school located in Highmore, South Dakota, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 35 students. The school is part of the Highmore-Harrold 34-2 school district, which is ranked 28 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highmore Junior High - 03 consistently outperforms the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 69.23% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 54.96% for the district and 50.04% for the state. In Mathematics, the school had 61.54% of students proficient or better, compared to 53.15% for the district and 42.95% for the state. The school's performance in Science for 8th grade is also strong, with 47.62% of students proficient or better, compared to 38.83% for the state. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for both female and male student subgroups, indicating strong academic performance across genders.

Highmore Junior High - 03 has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 23.3% in 2021-2022 to 11.1% in 2022-2023 and 4.4% in 2023-2024. The school's spending per student has remained relatively consistent, ranging from $12,235 to $13,346 over the past four school years, and it has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 12.5 students per teacher over the past three school years. These factors suggest efficient resource allocation and a focus on providing a personalized learning environment for students, which is reflected in the school's exceptional academic performance.

Detail:

Public 7-8

415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345

(605) 852-2275

District: Highmore-Harrold 34-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,235

Students who attend Highmore Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:

Highmore High School - 01

Feeder schools for Highmore Junior High - 03:

Elementary:

Highmore Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 35

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

American Indian:

11.4%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highmore Junior High - 03 ranks better than 88.4% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.92. (See more...)

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highmore Junior High - 03 is $12,235.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highmore Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Highmore Junior High - 03 17^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Highmore Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Highmore-Harrold 34-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Highmore-Harrold 34-2 28^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highmore Junior High - 03

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Rank History for all students at Highmore Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2009	80.89	3^rd	139	97.8%
2010	37.74	114^th	139	18.0%
2011	50.32	87^th	140	37.9%
2012	28.58	125^th	146	14.4%
2013	61.52	59^th	145	59.3%
2015	56.02	57^th	145	60.7%
2016	58.58	51^st	147	65.3%
2017	44.17	98^th	146	32.9%
2018	41.01	100^th	147	32.0%
2019	7.23	141^st	149	5.4%
2021	77.70	17^th	145	88.3%
2022	58.88	51^st	143	64.3%
2023	75.58	23^rd	150	84.7%
2024	80.92	17^th	147	88.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Highmore Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	49.24	60^th	99	39.4%
2023	73.48	14^th	112	87.5%
2024	79.08	12^th	107	88.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Highmore Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	41.51	80^th	111	27.9%
2019	11.92	101^st	110	8.2%
2024	85.65	8^th	115	93.0%

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Rank History for White students at Highmore Junior High - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	25.07	111^th	131	15.3%
2019	3.97	136^th	136	0.0%
2021	72.19	21^st	136	84.6%
2023	81.05	13^th	136	90.4%
2024	73.70	21^st	132	84.1%

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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.

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highmore Junior High - 03

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	39	1	2	n/a	n/a	42
2010	42	0	7	n/a	n/a	49
2011	39	0	7	0	1	47
2012	36	1	6	0	2	45
2013	40	0	7	0	0	47
2014	33	2	6	0	3	44
2015	30	2	8	0	0	40
2016	31	0	6	0	0	37
2017	38	0	5	0	3	46
2018	35	0	1	0	5	41
2019	34	0	1	0	2	37
2020	31	0	2	0	0	33
2021	26	0	4	0	0	30
2022	20	2	8	0	0	30
2023	28	2	4	0	1	35

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 Highmore Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	42	2.4	17.5	35.7
2010	49	2.5	19.2	30.6
2011	47	2.6	17.4	34
2012	45	2.6	16.7	37.8
2013	47	2.0	22.7	31.9
2014	44	2.9	14.9	22.7
2015	40	3.0	13.3	20
2016	37	2.0	18.5	21.6
2017	46	1.8	24.7	17.4
2018	41	3.0	13.2	19.5
2019	37	3.1	11.7	27
2020	33	3.1	10.5	24.2
2021	30	3.2	9.2	23.3
2022	30	3.0	9.9	23.3
2023	35	2.7	12.5	22.9

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 Highmore Junior High - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	42	2.4	17.5	35.7
2010	49	2.5	19.2	30.6
2011	47	2.6	17.4	34
2012	45	2.6	16.7	37.8
2013	47	2.0	22.7	31.9
2014	44	2.9	14.9	22.7
2015	40	3.0	13.3	20
2016	37	2.0	18.5	21.6
2017	46	1.8	24.7	17.4
2018	41	3.0	13.2	19.5
2019	37	3.1	11.7	27
2020	33	3.1	10.5	24.2
2021	30	3.2	9.2	23.3
2022	30	3.0	9.9	23.3
2023	35	2.7	12.5	22.9

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 Highmore Junior High - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,479 (11.1%)	$11,867 (88.9%)	$13,346
2021	$369 (3.0%)	$11,982 (97.0%)	$12,350
2022	$794 (6.2%)	$12,079 (93.8%)	$12,873
2023	$708 (5.8%)	$11,528 (94.2%)	$12,235

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highmore Junior High - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 141^st of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 23^rd of 150 Middle schools	79.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore Junior High - 03)	33.3	81	47.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	33.3	81	47.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Highmore Junior High - 03)	22.2	66.7	44.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	22.2	66.7	44.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore Junior High - 03)	15	46.7	31.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	15	46.7	31.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Highmore Junior High - 03)	20	46.7	26.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	20	46.7	26.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Highmore Junior High - 03)	15	40	25%
8th Grade Science (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	15	40	25%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Highmore Junior High - 03)	23.7	66.7	43%
All Grades English Language Arts (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	53.4	49.1	4.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Highmore Junior High - 03)	21.1	58.3	37.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	49.2	42.7	6.4%
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	37	35	5.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	34	28	17.6%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27%	22.9%	4.2%

Schools Near Highmore Junior High - 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 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	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
Highmore Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	415 Iowa Ave S	Highmore	57345	Hyde County	Highmore-Harrold 34-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 852-2275	35	3	12.5	22.9%	28 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	80.9	17^th of 147 public middle schools	88.4%		75.6	23^rd of 150 public middle schools	84.7%	6	61.1	76.2	69.2	50.0	71.4	61.5	47.6	$12,235	$708	$11,528

Frequently Asked Questions about Highmore Junior High - 03

What high school do graduates of Highmore Junior High - 03 attend?

Students who attend Highmore Junior High - 03 usually go on to attend Highmore High School - 01

Is Highmore Junior High - 03 a good school?

Highmore Junior High - 03 ranks 17^th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Highmore Junior High - 03?

In the 2022-23 school year, 35 students attended Highmore Junior High - 03.

What is the racial makeup of Highmore Junior High - 03?

Students at Highmore Junior High - 03 are 80% White, 11% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Highmore Junior High - 03 in?

Highmore-Harrold 34-2

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