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#248 of 574 schools in SD

Top 43% in state

Milbank Middle School - 02

Middle School · Milbank School District 25-4 · Milbank, SD

A Milbank School District 25-4 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1001 E Park Ave, Milbank, SD 57252

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$12,156
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Milbank Middle School - 02 score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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

24.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Milbank Middle School - 02 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,900

Median home value

$184,500

Median rent

$525/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57252; 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.

Milbank School District 25-4

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milbank Middle School - 02 is listed in Milbank School District 25-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milbank Middle School - 02

Milbank Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Milbank, SD, part of Milbank School District 25-4, serving approximately 213 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milbank Middle School - 02

What grades does Milbank Middle School - 02 serve?

Milbank Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Milbank Middle School - 02?

Milbank Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milbank Middle School - 02?

The student-teacher ratio at Milbank Middle School - 02 is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milbank Middle School - 02 rank in SD?

Milbank Middle School - 02 ranks #248 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Milbank Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?

Milbank Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Milbank Middle School - 02?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milbank Middle School - 02 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Milbank Middle School - 02 a charter school?

No, Milbank Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Milbank Middle School - 02 a Title I school?

No, Milbank Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milbank Middle School - 02?

24.4% of students at Milbank Middle School - 02 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
213
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 57252)
4,882
Area median age
43.2
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 57252; 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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