Serving 32 students in grades 6-8, Colome Middle School - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Colome Jr. High serves the entire Colome, SD district, encompassing approximately 326.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with distances to the zone's edge averaging 12.3 miles and reaching up to 20.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colome Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Colome Middle School - 03's student population of 32 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We will provide each student with a diverse education while promoting life readiness for individual success.
School Rankings
Colome Middle School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colome Middle School - 03 is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
28%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
59%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cowboys And Cowgirls
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colome Middle School - 03's ranking?
Colome Middle School - 03 is ranked #378 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Colome Middle School - 03?
32 students attend Colome Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Colome Middle School - 03 students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colome Middle School - 03?
Colome Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colome Middle School - 03 offer ?
Colome Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colome Middle School - 03 part of?
Colome Middle School - 03 is part of Colome School District 59-3.
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