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#229 of 574 schools in SD

Top 40% in state

Kimball Middle School - 04

Middle School · Kimball School District 07-2 · Kimball, SD

A Kimball School District 07-2 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 479, Kimball, SD 57355

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$11,655
Chronic Absenteeism4.2%

Students at Kimball Middle School - 04 score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

24%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kimball Middle School - 04 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,455

Median home value

$169,400

Median rent

$772/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

20.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57355; 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.

Kimball School District 07-2

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$11,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kimball Middle School - 04 is listed in Kimball School District 07-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kimball Middle School - 04

Kimball Middle School - 04 is a public middle school in Kimball, SD, part of Kimball School District 07-2, serving approximately 96 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kimball Middle School - 04

What grades does Kimball Middle School - 04 serve?

Kimball Middle School - 04 serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Kimball Middle School - 04?

Kimball Middle School - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimball Middle School - 04?

The student-teacher ratio at Kimball Middle School - 04 is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kimball Middle School - 04 rank in SD?

Kimball Middle School - 04 ranks #229 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Kimball Middle School - 04's MySchoolScout rating?

Kimball Middle School - 04 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Kimball Middle School - 04?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kimball Middle School - 04 has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kimball Middle School - 04 a charter school?

No, Kimball Middle School - 04 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kimball Middle School - 04 a Title I school?

No, Kimball Middle School - 04 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kimball Middle School - 04?

24.0% of students at Kimball Middle School - 04 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Brule County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.2%
Area population (ZIP 57355)
1,350
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 57355; 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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