Summary:
The Howard School District 48-3 in South Dakota has one standout middle school, Howard Junior High - 05, which is ranked in the top 10% of middle schools in the state and has consistently strong academic performance.
Howard Junior High - 05 is a high-performing school, ranking 26th out of 246 middle schools in South Dakota for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 64.28% of students proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 50.93%. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% and a student-teacher ratio of 16.7, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
While the school serves a diverse student population, with 24.29% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, it is still able to provide a high-quality education and outperform district and state averages. The school's strong academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and smaller class sizes contribute to its status as a standout middle school within the Howard School District 48-3.
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