Serving 55 students in grades 5-8, Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Jones County Middle School - 04's student population of 55 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones County Middle School - 04 is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
13%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones County Middle School - 04's ranking?
Jones County Middle School - 04 is ranked #83 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Jones County Middle School - 04?
55 students attend Jones County Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jones County Middle School - 04 students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones County Middle School - 04?
Jones County Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jones County Middle School - 04 offer ?
Jones County Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Jones County Middle School - 04 part of?
Jones County Middle School - 04 is part of Jones County School District 37-3.
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