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Ipswich Middle School - 04

Public Grades 6-8

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 95% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Ipswich Middle School - 04 is a high-performing public middle school in Ipswich, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Ipswich Public School District 22-6. The school has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, ranking within the top 20 for several years.

Ipswich Middle School - 04 stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has also shown exceptional performance for specific student groups, ranking 4th out of 233 South Dakota middle schools for male students and 13th out of 230 for white students. Additionally, the school maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has a higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Leola Junior High - 03 and Edmunds Central Middle School - 02, Ipswich Middle School - 04 stands out with its significantly stronger academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and more favorable resource allocation, including higher spending per student and smaller class sizes. These factors suggest that Ipswich Middle School - 04 is providing a high-quality education and effectively meeting the needs of its diverse student population.

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,107

Per pupil spending ?

35.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451

(605) 426-6571

District: Ipswich Public School District 22-6

Students who attend Ipswich Middle School - 04 usually attend:

High:

Ipswich High School - 01

Feeder schools for Ipswich Middle School - 04:

Elementary:	Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
	Ipswich Elementary - 02
	Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
	Rosette Colony Elementary - 03

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Asian:

2.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (68% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of South Dakota middle schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg66%

South Dakota avg47%

13^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

36^th of 147Ipswich Public School District 22-6 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	84.0	13 of 246	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	80.9	16 of 147	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	14 of 150	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	76.8	16 of 143	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.6	21 of 145	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	12 of 149	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	67.6	40 of 147	72.8%	★★★★☆
2017	80.3	17 of 146	88.4%	★★★★☆
2016	76.8	23 of 147	84.4%	★★★★☆
2015	86.8	9 of 145	93.8%	★★★★★
2013	80.2	10 of 145	93.1%	★★★★★
2012	65.7	48 of 146	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	82.5	6 of 140	95.7%	★★★★★
2010	78.4	11 of 139	92.1%	★★★★★
2009	79.6	4 of 139	97.1%	★★★★★
2008	72.7	21 of 136	84.6%	★★★★☆
2007	50.2	94 of 136	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.9	87 of 141	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	70.1	29 of 136	78.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	58.1	17 of 39	56.4%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	53.5	31 of 117	73.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	36 of 229	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	26 of 107	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	34 of 112	69.6%	★★★★☆
2022	66.3	29 of 102	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	14 of 113	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	71.3	23 of 107	78.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	45.4	58 of 117	50.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	82.8	10 of 187	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	49.1	40 of 79	49.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	89.2	4 of 233	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	83.8	10 of 115	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	6 of 116	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	73.5	16 of 104	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	60.9	32 of 115	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.8	7 of 110	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	76.7	16 of 111	85.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	45.7	84 of 181	53.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	81.4	13 of 230	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	79.9	15 of 132	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	15 of 136	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	68.7	33 of 132	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	65.5	31 of 136	77.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	18 of 136	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	60.8	43 of 131	67.2%	★★★☆☆

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)

Male (2025)98th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile~ school

White (2025)94th percentile~ school

Female (2025)84th percentile-10 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)74th percentile-21 vs school

Asian (2025)56th percentile-38 vs school

Special Education (2025)54th percentile-41 vs school

Hispanic (2025)50th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts79%+28 vs state

Science68%+25 vs state

Mathematics58%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Ipswich Middle School - 04

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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
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
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
Leola Junior High - 03	Public	6-8	820 Leola Ave	Leola	57456	McPherson County	Leola School District 44-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 439-3477	22	4	5.6	40.9%	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.8	150^th of 246 public middle schools	39.0%					(n/a)	16.7	30.8	40.0	29.2	66.7	53.9	20.0	50.0	20.0	$20,901	$492	$20,408

Frequently Asked Questions about Ipswich Middle School - 04

Is Ipswich Middle School - 04 a good school?

Yes. Ipswich Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 5.3% of South Dakota middle schools.

How many students attend Ipswich Middle School - 04?

In the 2024-25 school year, 85 students attended Ipswich Middle School - 04.

What is the racial makeup of Ipswich Middle School - 04?

Students at Ipswich Middle School - 04 are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Ipswich Middle School - 04 in?

Ipswich Public School District 22-6

What high school do graduates of Ipswich Middle School - 04 attend?

Students who attend Ipswich Middle School - 04 usually go on to attend Ipswich High School - 01

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