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#476 of 574 schools in SD

Menno Middle School - 05

Middle School · Menno School District 33-2 · Menno, SD

A Menno School District 33-2 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 346, Menno, SD 57045

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$15,003
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Menno Middle School - 05 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Menno Middle School - 05 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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

Median income

$73,000

Median home value

$114,400

Median rent

$504/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Menno School District 33-2

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$15,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Menno Middle School - 05 is listed in Menno School District 33-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Menno Middle School - 05

Menno Middle School - 05 is a public middle school in Menno, SD, part of Menno School District 33-2, serving approximately 44 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Menno Middle School - 05

What grades does Menno Middle School - 05 serve?

Menno Middle School - 05 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Menno Middle School - 05?

Menno Middle School - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Menno Middle School - 05?

The student-teacher ratio at Menno Middle School - 05 is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Menno Middle School - 05 rank in SD?

Menno Middle School - 05 ranks #476 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Menno Middle School - 05's MySchoolScout rating?

Menno Middle School - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Menno Middle School - 05?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Menno Middle School - 05 has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Menno Middle School - 05 a charter school?

No, Menno Middle School - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Menno Middle School - 05 a Title I school?

No, Menno Middle School - 05 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Menno Middle School - 05?

45.5% of students at Menno Middle School - 05 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
44
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hutchinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 57045)
1,190
Area median age
40.8
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 57045; 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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