Ethan Junior High - 03

Summary:

Ethan Junior High - 03 is a small public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Ethan, South Dakota, part of the highly-ranked Ethan School District 17-1. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, ranking among the top middle schools in South Dakota.

Ethan Junior High - 03 boasts impressive academic performance, with 68.29% proficiency in English Language Arts and 56.1% proficiency in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, demonstrating its commitment to equity and inclusive education. Additionally, Ethan Junior High - 03 maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and invests more per student than the state average, indicating a focus on providing high-quality resources and programs.

While Ethan Junior High - 03 stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, the surrounding schools in the region, such as Bridgewater-Emery Middle School, Mount Vernon Middle School, and Hanson Middle School, also demonstrate strong performance, suggesting a robust educational ecosystem in the area. While Ethan Junior High - 03 excels overall, there may be opportunities to further strengthen its 8th-grade Mathematics and Science proficiency rates.


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Public 7-8

 320 S 2nd St
       Ethan, SD  57334


(605) 227-4211

District: Ethan School District 17-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,277 Help


Students who attend Ethan Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:    Ethan High School - 01

Feeder schools for Ethan Junior High - 03:

Elementary:    Ethan Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  44

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Two or more races:
9.1%
Hispanic:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.5% Help


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Compare Details Ethan Junior High - 03 ranks better than 85% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.57. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ethan Junior High - 03 is $9,277.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ethan Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Ethan Junior High - 03 22nd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Ethan Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Ethan School District 17-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Ethan School District 17-1 8th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ethan Junior High - 03

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Rank History for all students at Ethan Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.24 62nd 133 53.4%
2004 51.02 89th 134 33.6%
2005 67.36 34th 136 75.0%
2006 55.98 70th 141 50.4%
2007 70.63 31st 136 77.2%
2008 59.87 64th 136 52.9%
2009 75.89 13th 139 90.6%
2010 79.24 9th 139 93.5%
2011 73.66 17th 140 87.9%
2012 69.23 37th 146 74.7%
2013 66.50 44th 145 69.7%
2015 79.44 16th 145 89.0%
2016 83.12 9th 147 93.9%
2017 92.89 2nd 146 98.6%
2018 87.77 4th 147 97.3%
2019 78.46 14th 149 90.6%
2021 72.37 26th 145 82.1%
2022 97.20 1st 143 99.3%
2023 91.38 2nd 150 98.7%
2024 78.57 22nd 147 85.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ethan Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.29 16th 107 85.0%
2021 65.57 27th 113 76.1%
2022 93.93 2nd 102 98.0%
2023 81.61 9th 112 92.0%
2024 63.76 31st 107 71.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ethan Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.71 24th 110 78.2%
2021 75.10 16th 115 86.1%
2024 86.27 6th 115 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ethan Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.41 8th 131 93.9%
2019 72.61 26th 136 80.9%
2021 64.48 35th 136 74.3%
2022 94.53 1st 132 99.2%
2023 88.25 4th 136 97.1%
2024 70.56 27th 132 79.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ethan Junior High - 03

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 41 41
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 42 42
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 46 46
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 46 46
1993 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1994 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1995 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1996 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1997 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1998 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1999 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2000 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2001 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2002 50 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2003 50 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2004 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2005 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2006 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2007 42 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 43
2008 46 1 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 48
2009 49 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2010 50 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 54
2011 56 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 59
2012 31 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 32
2013 35 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 36
2014 33 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 35
2015 32 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 34
2016 36 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 37
2017 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36
2018 37 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 40
2019 39 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 44
2020 40 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 43
2021 47 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 49
2022 43 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 47
2023 39 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 44

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 Ethan Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 41 4.2 9.7 n/a
1990 42 4.0 10.5 n/a
1991 46 4.0 11.5 n/a
1992 46 4.0 11.5 n/a
1993 38 4.4 8.6 n/a
1994 55 4.3 12.8 n/a
1995 52 4.6 11.3 n/a
1996 52 4.6 11.3 n/a
1997 47 3.8 12.4 27.7
1998 49 4.3 11.4 40.8
1999 45 4.3 10.5 31.1
2000 41 4.5 9.1 26.8
2001 37 3.7 10.0 29.7
2002 51 3.4 15.0 35.3
2003 51 3.4 15.0 35.3
2004 53 2.9 18.3 39.6
2005 39 3.2 12.2 35.9
2006 43 2.9 14.8 25.6
2007 43 3.9 11.0 30.2
2008 48 3.8 12.6 33.3
2009 52 3.4 15.3 26.9
2010 54 2.6 20.5 25.9
2011 59 3.2 18.3 16.9
2012 32 2.2 14.1 9.4
2013 36 2.1 16.6 19.4
2014 35 2.2 15.7 34.3
2015 34 2.0 17.0 23.5
2016 37 2.0 18.5 24.3
2017 36 1.9 18.2 22.2
2018 40 2.2 18.0 25
2019 44 2.4 17.8 25
2020 43 2.7 15.9 30.2
2021 49 2.9 16.8 20.4
2022 47 3.0 15.4 6.4
2023 44 2.3 18.5 20.5

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 Ethan Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 41 4.2 9.7 n/a
1990 42 4.0 10.5 n/a
1991 46 4.0 11.5 n/a
1992 46 4.0 11.5 n/a
1993 38 4.4 8.6 n/a
1994 55 4.3 12.8 n/a
1995 52 4.6 11.3 n/a
1996 52 4.6 11.3 n/a
1997 47 3.8 12.4 27.7
1998 49 4.3 11.4 40.8
1999 45 4.3 10.5 31.1
2000 41 4.5 9.1 26.8
2001 37 3.7 10.0 29.7
2002 51 3.4 15.0 35.3
2003 51 3.4 15.0 35.3
2004 53 2.9 18.3 39.6
2005 39 3.2 12.2 35.9
2006 43 2.9 14.8 25.6
2007 43 3.9 11.0 30.2
2008 48 3.8 12.6 33.3
2009 52 3.4 15.3 26.9
2010 54 2.6 20.5 25.9
2011 59 3.2 18.3 16.9
2012 32 2.2 14.1 9.4
2013 36 2.1 16.6 19.4
2014 35 2.2 15.7 34.3
2015 34 2.0 17.0 23.5
2016 37 2.0 18.5 24.3
2017 36 1.9 18.2 22.2
2018 40 2.2 18.0 25
2019 44 2.4 17.8 25
2020 43 2.7 15.9 30.2
2021 49 2.9 16.8 20.4
2022 47 3.0 15.4 6.4
2023 44 2.3 18.5 20.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ethan Junior High - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $97 (1.2%) $8,058 (98.8%) $8,155
2021 $190 (2.4%) $7,627 (97.6%) $7,817
2022 $134 (1.7%) $7,911 (98.3%) $8,045
2023 $766 (8.3%) $8,511 (91.7%) $9,277

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ethan Junior High - 03

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 150 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan Junior High - 03)57.960.9
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan School District 17-1)57.960.9
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ethan Junior High - 03)84.265.2
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ethan School District 17-1)84.265.2
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan Junior High - 03)7680
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan School District 17-1)7680
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ethan Junior High - 03)4875
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ethan School District 17-1)4875
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Ethan Junior High - 03)5265
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Ethan School District 17-1)5265
 13%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ethan Junior High - 03)68.269.8
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ethan School District 17-1)68.871.4
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Ethan Junior High - 03)63.669.8
 6.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Ethan School District 17-1)70.175.7
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4444
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White3939
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%20.5%
 4.5%


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Ethan Junior High - 03 ranks 22nd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 44 students attended Ethan Junior High - 03.

Students at Ethan Junior High - 03 are 89% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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