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Montrose Middle School - 03

Public Grades 6-8

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 91% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Montrose Middle School - 03 is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Montrose, South Dakota. With just 52 students, the school is part of the highly-ranked Montrose School District 43-2, which is ranked 13th out of 147 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montrose Middle School - 03 consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, 65.39% of students were proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.93% and 43.49%, respectively. The school has particularly strong performance among certain student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 117 South Dakota middle schools for Hispanic students in ELA and 20th out of 230 for White students in ELA. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated in recent years, it remains lower than the nearby Chester Middle School - 03 and Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03.

Montrose Middle School - 03's high academic performance may be attributed to its higher spending per student, ranging from $12,892 to $15,989 over the past few years, and its low student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 11.1 to 15 students per teacher. While the school outperforms many of the nearby middle schools, some, like Chester Middle School - 03 and Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03, also demonstrate strong performance in certain areas, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the region.

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,480

Per pupil spending ?

22.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048

(605) 363-5025

District: Montrose School District 43-2

Students who attend Montrose Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Montrose High School - 01

Feeder schools for Montrose Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Montrose Elementary - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

American Indian:

5.7%

Hispanic:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (67% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of South Dakota middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg63%

South Dakota avg47%

23^rd of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 147Montrose School District 43-2 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	80.6	23 of 246	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	86.6	11 of 147	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	52.6	73 of 150	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.3	72 of 143	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	88 of 145	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.9	42 of 149	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	55.8	64 of 147	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.3	55 of 146	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.6	57 of 147	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.6	34 of 145	76.6%	★★★★☆
2013	82.4	5 of 145	96.6%	★★★★★
2012	64.2	53 of 146	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.9	61 of 140	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.5	58 of 136	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	78.4	13 of 136	90.4%	★★★★★
2004	53.4	83 of 134	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2003	65.9	34 of 133	74.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	10 of 229	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	43.7	70 of 112	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	16.9	101 of 113	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	68.8	29 of 99	70.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	98.0	1 of 117	99.1%	★★★★★

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	29.7	24 of 29	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	62.7	44 of 187	76.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	72.2	38 of 233	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	29 of 115	74.8%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	22.4	107 of 111	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	44.6	88 of 181	51.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	79.6	20 of 230	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	81.4	13 of 132	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	42.4	86 of 136	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	88 of 132	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.1	106 of 136	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	62.6	44 of 136	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.8	69 of 131	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)99th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)96th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)91st percentile~ school

Male (2025)84th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)76th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2025)51st percentile-39 vs school

Homeless (2025)17th percentile-73 vs school

Native American (2025)4th percentile-87 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science75%+32 vs state

English Language Arts65%+14 vs state

Mathematics65%+22 vs state

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Schools Near Montrose Middle School - 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montrose Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 363-5025	53	4	12.2	22.6%	49 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.6	23^rd of 246 public middle schools	90.7%		86.6	11^th of 147 public middle schools	92.5%	12		60.0	75.0	65.0	65.4		40.0	91.7	75.0	65.4		75.0		$14,480	$132	$14,348
Canistota Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	68	4	17.1	26.5%	60 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.4%)	1 (1.5%)	4 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.3	142^nd of 246 public middle schools	42.3%		44.2	92^nd of 147 public middle schools	37.4%	50		39.3	35.0	9.5	29.0		42.9	55.0	33.3	43.5		47.6		$12,552	$00	$12,552
McCook Central Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	200 E Essex	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 425-2264	84	6	13.2	26.2%	76 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	41.2	166^th of 246 public middle schools	32.5%		20.7	125^th of 147 public middle schools	15.0%	41		38.5	40.0	44.4	41.0		34.6	33.3	22.2	30.1		29.6		$13,092	$51	$13,041
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03	Public	5-8	46450 252nd St	Colton	57018	Minnehaha County	Tri-Valley School District 49-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 446-3538	296	20	14.9	22.6%	237 (80.1%)	20 (6.8%)	20 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.1%)	55.5	111^th of 246 public middle schools	54.9%		53	69^th of 147 public middle schools	53.1%	42	65.7	43.3	50.0	41.8	50.0	40.0	44.8	38.1	51.9	43.7	50.0	40.5	45.0	$11,483	$232	$11,251
West Central Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	705 E 2nd St	Hartford	57033	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 528-3799	297	20	15.0	13.8%	269 (90.6%)	3 (1.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	56.2	109^th of 246 public middle schools	55.7%		51.3	74^th of 147 public middle schools	49.7%	35		37.0	54.7	50.6	46.9		44.4	41.1	48.3	44.5		39.3		$11,327	$259	$11,068
Chester Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	102 2nd Ave	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 489-2411	67	6	11.2	19.4%	62 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	69.4	54^th of 246 public middle schools	78.0%		49	80^th of 147 public middle schools	45.6%	26		58.3	57.9	75.0	64.2		50.0	31.6	66.7	50.7		41.7		$13,142	$417	$12,725
Marion Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	100 S Cedar St	Marion	57043	Turner County	Marion School District 60-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 648-3615	46	4	11.7	52.2%	38 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	62.6	85^th of 246 public middle schools	65.4%		31	109^th of 147 public middle schools	25.9%	24		36.4	50.0	52.6	47.8		18.2	43.8	63.2	45.7		68.4		$14,851	$36	$14,815

Frequently Asked Questions about Montrose Middle School - 03

How many students attend Montrose Middle School - 03?

In the 2024-25 school year, 53 students attended Montrose Middle School - 03.

What district is Montrose Middle School - 03 in?

Montrose School District 43-2

Is Montrose Middle School - 03 a good school?

Yes. Montrose Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 9.3% of South Dakota middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Montrose Middle School - 03 attend?

Students who attend Montrose Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Montrose High School - 01

What is the racial makeup of Montrose Middle School - 03?

Students at Montrose Middle School - 03 are 92% White, 6% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

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