Very Good
#147 of 574 schools in SD
Top 25% in state
Yankton Middle School - 02
Middle School · Yankton School District 63-3 · Yankton, SD
A Yankton School District 63-3 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 738, Yankton, SD 57078
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yankton Middle School - 02 score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yankton 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yankton), 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
$72,395
Median home value
$213,300
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57078; 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.
Yankton School District 63-3
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yankton Middle School - 02 is listed in Yankton School District 63-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yankton Middle School - 02
Yankton Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Yankton, SD, part of Yankton School District 63-3, serving approximately 613 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yankton Middle School - 02
What grades does Yankton Middle School - 02 serve?
Yankton Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Yankton Middle School - 02?
Yankton Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yankton Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Yankton Middle School - 02 is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yankton Middle School - 02 rank in SD?
Yankton Middle School - 02 ranks #147 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Yankton Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Yankton Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Yankton Middle School - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yankton Middle School - 02 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Yankton Middle School - 02 a charter school?
No, Yankton Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yankton Middle School - 02 a Title I school?
No, Yankton Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yankton Middle School - 02?
37.2% of students at Yankton 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
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Yankton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (605) 665-2419
- Area population (ZIP 57078)
- 20,547
- Area average commute
- 13.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 57078; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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