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Ethan Junior High - 03

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Ethan Junior High - 03 ranks 25 th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

25^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 90% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Ethan Junior High - 03 is a top-performing public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Ethan, South Dakota. Part of the Ethan School District 17-1, which is ranked 9th out of 147 districts in the state, Ethan Junior High - 03 has consistently been one of the best middle schools in South Dakota, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 67.5% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.93%. The school also stands out for its equity and inclusion, with exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including multi-racial, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04 and Mount Vernon Middle School - 03, Ethan Junior High - 03 ranks among the top performers in the state.

While Ethan Junior High - 03 is a high-performing school, there may be opportunities for further improvement, such as addressing the relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 10%. By maintaining its high standards and addressing any areas for improvement, Ethan Junior High - 03 can continue to be a shining example of educational excellence in South Dakota.

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,011

Per pupil spending ?

28.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334

(605) 227-4211

District: Ethan School District 17-1

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (63% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of South Dakota middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg67%

South Dakota avg47%

25^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 147Ethan School District 17-1 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	79.9	25 of 246	89.8%	★★★★★
2024	78.6	22 of 147	85.0%	★★★★☆
2023	91.4	2 of 150	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	97.2	1 of 143	99.3%	★★★★★
2021	72.4	26 of 145	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	78.5	14 of 149	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	87.8	4 of 147	97.3%	★★★★★
2017	92.9	2 of 146	98.6%	★★★★★
2016	83.1	9 of 147	93.9%	★★★★★
2015	79.4	16 of 145	89.0%	★★★★☆
2013	66.5	44 of 145	69.7%	★★★★☆
2012	69.2	37 of 146	74.7%	★★★★☆
2011	73.7	17 of 140	87.9%	★★★★☆
2010	79.2	9 of 139	93.5%	★★★★★
2009	75.9	13 of 139	90.6%	★★★★★
2008	59.9	64 of 136	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.6	31 of 136	77.2%	★★★★☆
2006	56.0	70 of 141	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.4	34 of 136	75.0%	★★★★☆
2004	51.0	89 of 134	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2003	56.2	62 of 133	53.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	73.3	28 of 229	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	31 of 107	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	9 of 112	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.9	2 of 102	98.0%	★★★★★
2021	65.6	27 of 113	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	75.3	16 of 107	85.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	15 of 187	92.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	72.3	37 of 233	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.3	6 of 115	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	75.1	16 of 115	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	73.7	24 of 110	78.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	9 of 115	92.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	8 of 181	95.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	38 of 230	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	27 of 132	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.2	4 of 136	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	1 of 132	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	64.5	35 of 136	74.3%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	26 of 136	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	85.4	8 of 131	93.9%	★★★★★

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)

Special Education (2025)96th percentile+6 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)88th percentile~ school

Male (2025)84th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)83rd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+17 vs state

Mathematics65%+22 vs state

Science50%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Ethan Junior High - 03

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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
Ethan Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	320 S 2nd St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Ethan School District 17-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 227-4211	39	2	16.4	28.2%	36 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	79.9	25^th of 246 public middle schools	89.8%		78.6	22^nd of 147 public middle schools	85.0%	3		72.7	61.1	67.5		72.7	55.6	65.0	50.0	$11,011	$110	$10,901
Parkston Middle School - 05	Public	6-8	102A S Chapman Dr	Parkston	57366	Hutchinson County	Parkston School District 33-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 928-3368	98	7	14.2	23.5%	89 (90.8%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	61.1	91^st of 246 public middle schools	63.0%		63.3	47^th of 147 public middle schools	68.0%	44	47.1	53.1	45.5	48.5	38.2	53.1	51.5	47.5	48.5	$10,052	$252	$9,800
Mitchell Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	800 W 10th Ave	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Mitchell School District 17-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 995-3051	578	40	14.3	40.0%	449 (77.7%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (11.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	68.6	59^th of 246 public middle schools	76.0%		69.7	31^st of 147 public middle schools	78.9%	28	55.6	52.8	63.1	57.3	55.1	48.7	52.0	51.8	46.0	$11,301	$393	$10,908
Hanson Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	230 6th St	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 239-4387	71	5	13.8	21.1%	65 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	81.2	20^th of 246 public middle schools	91.9%		83.8	14^th of 147 public middle schools	90.5%	6	76.2	85.7	70.4	76.8	57.1	61.9	51.9	56.5	51.9	$10,705	$83	$10,622
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	500 N Main	Mount Vernon	57363	Davison County	Mount Vernon School District 17-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 236-5237	58	5	12.5	39.7%	55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.2	7^th of 246 public middle schools	97.2%		78.1	23^rd of 147 public middle schools	84.4%	16	65.2	85.0	68.8	72.9	69.6	80.0	75.0	74.6	56.3	$14,255	$282	$13,973
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	130 N 6th St	Emery	57332	Hanson County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 449-4271	85	6	13.4	25.9%	77 (90.6%)	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	67.9	63^rd of 246 public middle schools	74.4%		61.8	51^st of 147 public middle schools	65.3%	12	59.4	50.0	64.0	57.5	56.3	36.7	56.0	49.4	52.0	$13,117	$112	$13,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethan Junior High - 03

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

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

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

Students at Ethan Junior High - 03 are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Ethan Junior High - 03 a good school?

Ethan Junior High - 03 ranks 25^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ethan Junior High - 03?

In the 2024-25 school year, 39 students attended Ethan Junior High - 03.

What district is Ethan Junior High - 03 in?

Ethan School District 17-1

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