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Highmore Junior High - 03

Public 7-8

 415 Iowa Ave S
       Highmore, SD  57345

(605) 852-2275

District: Highmore-Harrold 34-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 150 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,350 Help


Students who attend Highmore Junior High - 03 usually attend:

High:    Highmore High School - 01

Feeder schools for Highmore Junior High - 03:

Elementary:    Highmore Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  35

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
American Indian:
11.4%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Compare Details Highmore Junior High - 03 ranks better than 84.7% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), American Indian (11.4%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highmore Junior High - 03 is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highmore Junior High - 03 is $12,350.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highmore Junior High - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Highmore Junior High - 03 23rd of 150 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Highmore Junior High - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Highmore-Harrold 34-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Highmore-Harrold 34-2 74th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all students at Highmore Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 80.89 3rd 139 97.8%
2010 37.74 114th 139 18.0%
2011 50.32 87th 140 37.9%
2012 28.58 125th 146 14.4%
2013 61.52 59th 145 59.3%
2015 56.02 57th 145 60.7%
2016 58.58 51st 147 65.3%
2017 44.17 98th 146 32.9%
2018 41.01 100th 147 32.0%
2019 7.23 141st 149 5.4%
2021 77.70 17th 145 88.3%
2022 58.88 51st 143 64.3%
2023 75.58 23rd 150 84.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Highmore Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.24 60th 99 39.4%
2023 73.48 14th 112 87.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Highmore Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.51 80th 111 27.9%
2019 11.92 101st 110 8.2%
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Rank History for White students at Highmore Junior High - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 111th 131 15.3%
2019 3.97 136th 136 0.0%
2021 72.19 21st 136 84.6%
2023 81.05 13th 136 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Highmore Junior High - 03

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 39 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 42
2010 42 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 49
2011 39 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 47
2012 36 0 0 1 6 0 2 0 45
2013 40 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 47
2014 33 0 0 2 6 0 3 0 44
2015 30 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 40
2016 31 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 37
2017 38 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 46
2018 35 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 41
2019 34 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 37
2020 31 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 33
2021 26 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 30
2022 20 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 30
2023 28 0 0 2 4 0 1 0 35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Highmore Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 42 2.4 17.5 35.7
2010 49 2.5 19.2 30.6
2011 47 2.6 17.4 34
2012 45 2.6 16.7 37.8
2013 47 2.0 22.7 31.9
2014 44 2.9 14.9 22.7
2015 40 3.0 13.3 20
2016 37 2.0 18.5 21.6
2017 46 1.8 24.7 17.4
2018 41 3.0 13.2 19.5
2019 37 3.1 11.7 27
2020 33 3.1 10.5 24.2
2021 30 3.2 9.2 23.3
2022 30 3.0 9.9 23.3
2023 35 2.7 12.5 22.9

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 Highmore Junior High - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 42 2.4 17.5 35.7
2010 49 2.5 19.2 30.6
2011 47 2.6 17.4 34
2012 45 2.6 16.7 37.8
2013 47 2.0 22.7 31.9
2014 44 2.9 14.9 22.7
2015 40 3.0 13.3 20
2016 37 2.0 18.5 21.6
2017 46 1.8 24.7 17.4
2018 41 3.0 13.2 19.5
2019 37 3.1 11.7 27
2020 33 3.1 10.5 24.2
2021 30 3.2 9.2 23.3
2022 30 3.0 9.9 23.3
2023 35 2.7 12.5 22.9

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 Highmore Junior High - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,479 (11.1%) $11,867 (88.9%) $13,346
2021 $369 (3.0%) $11,982 (97.0%) $12,350

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highmore Junior High - 03

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 23rd of 150 Middle schools
 79.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore Junior High - 03)33.381
 47.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)33.381
 47.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Highmore Junior High - 03)22.266.7
 44.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)22.266.7
 44.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore Junior High - 03)1546.7
 31.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)1546.7
 31.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Highmore Junior High - 03)2046.7
 26.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)2046.7
 26.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Highmore Junior High - 03)1540
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)1540
 25%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Highmore Junior High - 03)23.766.7
 43%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)53.449.1
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Highmore Junior High - 03)21.158.3
 37.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)49.242.7
 6.4%
   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 Students3735
 5.4%
African American00
American Indian14
 300%
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White3428
 17.6%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27%22.9%
 4.2%

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Students at Highmore Junior High - 03 are 80% White, 11% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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

Highmore Junior High - 03 ranks 23rd of 150 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 35 students attended Highmore Junior High - 03.


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