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Eureka Jr. High - 03
Middle School · Eureka School District 44-1 · Eureka, SD
An Eureka School District 44-1 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
PO Box 10, Eureka, SD 57437
Academics
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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).
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Where Eureka Jr. High - 03 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,917
Median home value
$80,300
Median rent
$560/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Eureka School District 44-1
- Schools in district
- 3
- District spending per student
- $18,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eureka Jr. High - 03 is listed in Eureka School District 44-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eureka Jr. High - 03
Eureka Jr. High - 03 is a public middle school in Eureka, SD, part of Eureka School District 44-1, serving approximately 27 students in grades 7th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eureka Jr. High - 03
What grades does Eureka Jr. High - 03 serve?
Eureka Jr. High - 03 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Eureka Jr. High - 03?
Eureka Jr. High - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 27 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Jr. High - 03 is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Eureka Jr. High - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eureka Jr. High - 03 has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eureka Jr. High - 03 a charter school?
No, Eureka Jr. High - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eureka Jr. High - 03 a Title I school?
No, Eureka Jr. High - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eureka Jr. High - 03?
37.0% of students at Eureka Jr. High - 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 27
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McPherson County
- Phone
- (605) 284-2875
- Area population (ZIP 57437)
- 1,278
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 60.4
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.
- 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.
- 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 57437; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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