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Leola Jr. High - 03
Middle School · Leola School District 44-2
PO Box 350, Leola, SD 57456
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Leola Jr. High - 03
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About Leola Jr. High - 03
Leola Jr. High - 03 is a public middle school in Leola, SD, part of Leola School District 44-2. Leola Jr.
High - 03 serves approximately 27 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has 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. Structured state assessment records for Leola Jr.
High - 03 show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 27 students, Leola Jr. High - 03 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Leola Jr. High - 03 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Leola Jr. High - 03 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 27 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Address
- PO Box 350, Leola, SD 57456
- Website
- leola.k12.sd.us
- Phone
- (605) 439-3477
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 350, Leola, SD 57456
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Leola Jr. High - 03 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Frederick Area Middle School - 03 (rated 8.8/10, 22.3 miles away, in nearby Frederick). Another option is Ipswich Middle School - 04 (rated 6.6/10, 19.5 miles away, in nearby Ipswich). Additionally, Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 (rated 5.9/10, 26.8 miles away, in nearby Roscoe). For more schools in Leola, see our Leola schools guide .
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20 within 27.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57456 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,667
Median Home Value
$72,100
Median Rent
$850/mo
Population
638
College Educated
36%
Homeownership
82%
Avg Commute
32.4 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
40.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Leola Jr. High - 03
What grades does Leola Jr. High - 03 serve?
Leola Jr. High - 03 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Leola Jr. High - 03?
Leola Jr. High - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 27 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leola Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Leola 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 Leola Jr. High - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leola Jr. High - 03 has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Leola Jr. High - 03 a charter school?
No, Leola Jr. High - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leola Jr. High - 03 a Title I school?
No, Leola Jr. High - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leola Jr. High - 03?
40.7% of students at Leola 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 27
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 40.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McPherson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (605) 439-3477
Resources & Links
District
Leola School District 44-2- District Enrollment
- 210
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,371
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