Summary
Jones County Middle School - 04 is a public middle school located in Murdo, South Dakota, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 51 students. The school is part of the Jones County School District 37-3, which is ranked 28 out of 147 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Jones County Middle School - 04 has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in South Dakota, with a statewide ranking as high as 3rd out of 147 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is exceptional, with the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 62.96% of all students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 50.93%. Similarly, 57.41% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 43.49%.
The school has demonstrated strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Native American students, and White students, all of which ranked in the top 15 among South Dakota middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Native American and Foster Care student populations, which ranked 4th and 1st, respectively, among South Dakota middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.2% to 21.2% over the past few years, the rates are still lower than the state average, indicating a relatively strong attendance record. The school's spending per student, ranging from $13,704 to $15,651 over the past few years, is higher than the state average, suggesting a strong investment in the education of its students.
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