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Edmunds Central Middle School - 02

Public Grades 6-8

187^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 24% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Roscoe, South Dakota, serving 32 students in grades 6-8. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, it has struggled with declining academic performance and student outcomes in recent years.

The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 17th out of 141 middle schools in 2005-2006 to 187th out of 246 in 2024-2025, and it now has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This decline is particularly concerning in certain student groups, with male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing significantly below the state average. However, the school's special education students have performed relatively well, ranking 47th out of 181 middle schools in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Ipswich Middle School - 04 and Bowdle Junior High - 03, Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 has consistently underperformed in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. This trend, coupled with high chronic absenteeism rates, suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and resource allocation to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,088

Per pupil spending ?

39.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471

(605) 287-4251

District: Edmunds Central School District 22-5

Students who attend Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:

Edmunds Central High School - 01

Feeder schools for Edmunds Central Middle School - 02:

Elementary:

Edmunds Central Elementary - 05

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Hispanic:

14.3%

American Indian:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2006 → 24th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (27% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 64 percentile points since 2006

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg42%

South Dakota avg47%

187^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

69^th of 147Edmunds Central School District 22-5 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	30.7	187 of 246	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.5	136 of 147	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	36.5	101 of 150	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.7	82 of 147	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.5	109 of 145	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	49.9	91 of 145	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.7	57 of 139	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.5	60 of 136	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.9	62 of 136	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	74.3	17 of 141	87.9%	★★★★☆
2005	66.4	37 of 136	72.8%	★★★★☆
2004	81.7	7 of 134	94.8%	★★★★★
2003	70.3	23 of 133	82.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	35.5	165 of 229	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	67.0	27 of 112	75.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	29.2	153 of 187	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	24.8	180 of 233	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	47 of 181	74.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	27.9	190 of 230	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.2	128 of 132	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	27.2	110 of 136	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2025)74th percentile+50 vs school

Female (2025)28th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)23rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)18th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)17th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science38%-5 vs state

English Language Arts36%-15 vs state

Mathematics14%-29 vs state

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Schools Near Edmunds Central Middle School - 02

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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
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	105 1st Ave	Roscoe	57471	Edmunds County	Edmunds Central School District 22-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 287-4251	28	3	10.6	39.3%	23 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.7	187^th of 246 public middle schools	24.0%		11.5	136^th of 147 public middle schools	7.5%	51	25.0	50.0	37.5	35.7	16.7	12.5	12.5	14.3	37.5	$21,088	$49	$21,039
Ipswich Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	510 2nd Ave	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 426-6571	85	6	15.1	35.3%	78 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	84	13^th of 246 public middle schools	94.7%		80.9	16^th of 147 public middle schools	89.1%	3	92.6	69.2	74.2	78.6	70.4	50.0	54.8	58.3	67.7	$11,107	$263	$10,844
Bowdle Junior High - 03	Public	6-8	3083 2nd Ave	Bowdle	57428	Edmunds County	Bowdle School District 22-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 285-6590	20	3	7.5	70.0%	17 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	43.5	158^th of 246 public middle schools	35.8%					(n/a)	83.3	66.7	25.0	55.0	33.3	50.0	12.5	30.0	0.0	$20,405	$2,264	$18,141

Frequently Asked Questions about Edmunds Central Middle School - 02

What is the racial makeup of Edmunds Central Middle School - 02?

Students at Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

How many students attend Edmunds Central Middle School - 02?

In the 2024-25 school year, 28 students attended Edmunds Central Middle School - 02.

Is Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 a good school?

Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 24.0% of South Dakota middle schools.

What district is Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 in?

Edmunds Central School District 22-5

What high school do graduates of Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 attend?

Students who attend Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend Edmunds Central 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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