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#384 of 574 schools in SD
Parkston Middle School - 05
Middle School · Parkston School District 33-3 · Parkston, SD
A Parkston School District 33-3 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
102A S Chapman Dr, Parkston, SD 57366
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkston Middle School - 05 score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parkston 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low130/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parkston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,750
Median home value
$173,400
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57366; 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.
Parkston School District 33-3
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkston Middle School - 05 is listed in Parkston School District 33-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkston Middle School - 05
Parkston Middle School - 05 is a public middle school in Parkston, SD, part of Parkston School District 33-3, serving approximately 90 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkston Middle School - 05
What grades does Parkston Middle School - 05 serve?
Parkston Middle School - 05 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Parkston Middle School - 05?
Parkston Middle School - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkston Middle School - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkston Middle School - 05 is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkston Middle School - 05 rank in SD?
Parkston Middle School - 05 ranks #384 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Parkston Middle School - 05's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkston Middle School - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Parkston Middle School - 05?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkston Middle School - 05 has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parkston Middle School - 05 a charter school?
No, Parkston Middle School - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkston Middle School - 05 a Title I school?
No, Parkston Middle School - 05 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkston Middle School - 05?
26.7% of students at Parkston 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
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hutchinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (605) 928-3368
- Area population (ZIP 57366)
- 2,619
- Area average commute
- 14.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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.
- 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 57366; 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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