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Colome Middle School - 03

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Colome Middle School - 03 ranks 143 rd of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

143^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 42% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Colome Middle School - 03 is a public middle school in Colome, South Dakota, serving 36 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Colome Consolidated 59-3 District, which is ranked 78 out of 147 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colome Middle School - 03 has faced several challenges in recent years. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% to 35.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school has generally underperformed compared to the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 46.67% in ELA and 33.33% in Math, compared to the state averages of 50.93% and 43.49%, respectively. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Native American and White students performing relatively well, while Multi-racial and Special Education students have struggled.

Interestingly, Colome Middle School - 03 is located relatively close to Gregory Junior High - 04 (15.07 miles) and Winner Middle School - 02 (10.07 miles), which generally outperform Colome Middle School - 03 in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school rankings. Additionally, the school's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 48th to 143rd out of 246 middle schools in South Dakota. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, its academic performance remains below the state and district averages, suggesting the need for a more comprehensive approach to improving student learning and engagement.

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,857

Per pupil spending ?

75%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528

(605) 842-1624

District: Colome School District 59-3

Students who attend Colome Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Colome High School - 01

Feeder schools for Colome Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Colome Elementary - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.4%

American Indian:

28.1%

Two or more races:

12.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2019 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 42nd (2025) from a 23rd-percentile low (2019)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (39% vs 47% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 20% South Dakota)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg45%

South Dakota avg47%

143^rd of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 147Colome School District 59-3 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	47.2	143 of 246	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.1	98 of 147	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.0	90 of 143	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.6	105 of 145	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.6	115 of 149	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.0	109 of 147	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	35.2	110 of 146	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	59.6	48 of 147	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	37.8	107 of 145	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	56.0	72 of 145	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	23.9	129 of 146	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	46.4	92 of 140	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.5	52 of 139	62.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	37.7	159 of 229	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.6	68 of 113	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.7	89 of 107	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	43.2	114 of 187	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.3	29 of 63	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	55.9	101 of 233	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	11.8	102 of 110	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	42.1	77 of 111	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	11.8	112 of 115	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	46.4	51 of 111	54.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	25.8	175 of 181	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	61.2	84 of 230	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.2	74 of 132	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.7	86 of 132	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.0	72 of 136	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.3	99 of 136	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.5	102 of 131	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)63rd percentile+22 vs school

Male (2025)57th percentile+15 vs school

Native American (2025)54th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)39th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)31st percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2025)3rd percentile-39 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)3rd percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%-4 vs state

Mathematics33%-10 vs state

Science29%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Colome Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	105 Carr St	Colome	57528	Tripp County	Colome School District 59-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 842-1624	32	4	8.1	75.0%	19 (59.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	47.2	143^rd of 246 public middle schools	41.9%		39.1	98^th of 147 public middle schools	33.3%	45	53.9	40.0	42.9	46.7	46.2	20.0	28.6	33.3	28.6	$17,857	$2,792	$15,065
Winner Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	431 E 7th St	Winner	57580	Tripp County	Winner School District 59-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 842-8125	159	11	15.0	47.2%	93 (58.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	64 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.6	174^th of 246 public middle schools	29.3%		32.1	107^th of 147 public middle schools	27.2%	67	40.0	44.2	36.7	40.4	20.0	25.0	14.3	19.9	32.7	$11,119	$448	$10,671
Gregory Junior High - 04	Public	6-8	505 Logan St	Gregory	57533	Gregory County	Gregory School District 26-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 835-8771	88	7	13.2	52.3%	70 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	14 (15.9%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	47.8	139^th of 246 public middle schools	43.5%		58.1	59^th of 147 public middle schools	59.9%	80	44.0	60.6	18.5	42.4	48.0	45.5	22.2	38.8	25.9	$13,049	$1,107	$11,942

Frequently Asked Questions about Colome Middle School - 03

How many students attend Colome Middle School - 03?

In the 2024-25 school year, 32 students attended Colome Middle School - 03.

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

Students at Colome Middle School - 03 are 59% White, 28% American Indian, 13% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Colome Middle School - 03 attend?

Students who attend Colome Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Colome High School - 01

Is Colome Middle School - 03 a good school?

Colome Middle School - 03 ranks 143^rd of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Colome Middle School - 03 in?

Colome School District 59-3

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