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#369 of 574 schools in SD
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
Middle School · Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 · Elk Point, SD
An Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 578, Elk Point, SD 57025
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average633/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Point), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,466
Median home value
$226,000
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 is listed in Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 is a public middle school in Elk Point, SD, part of Elk Point-jefferson School District 61-7, serving approximately 139 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
What grades does Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 serve?
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03?
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 rank in SD?
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 ranks #369 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 a charter school?
No, Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 a Title I school?
No, Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03?
15.1% of students at Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (605) 356-5901
- Area population (ZIP 57025)
- 3,165
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57025; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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