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#532 of 574 schools in SD

Rosholt Middle School - 04

Middle School · Rosholt School District 54-4 · Rosholt, SD

A Rosholt School District 54-4 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 106, Rosholt, SD 57260

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$14,502
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Rosholt Middle School - 04 score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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

29.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rosholt 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low206/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$76,500

Median home value

$137,100

Median rent

$832/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57260; 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.

Rosholt School District 54-4

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,502NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rosholt Middle School - 04 is listed in Rosholt School District 54-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rosholt Middle School - 04

Rosholt Middle School - 04 is a public middle school in Rosholt, SD, part of Rosholt School District 54-4, serving approximately 48 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rosholt Middle School - 04

What grades does Rosholt Middle School - 04 serve?

Rosholt Middle School - 04 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Rosholt Middle School - 04?

Rosholt Middle School - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

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

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

How does Rosholt Middle School - 04 rank in SD?

Rosholt Middle School - 04 ranks #532 of 574 schools in SD.

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

Rosholt Middle School - 04 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Rosholt Middle School - 04?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosholt Middle School - 04 has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rosholt Middle School - 04 a charter school?

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

Is Rosholt Middle School - 04 a Title I school?

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

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

29.2% of students at Rosholt 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
48
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Roberts County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
Area population (ZIP 57260)
1,107
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
47.4
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 57260; 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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