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East Middle School - 30 vs. Douglas Middle School - 01

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School Overview

School
East Middle School - 30
4860 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Douglas Middle School - 01
691 Tower Rd
Box Elder, SD 57719
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, East Middle School - 30 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 35% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Douglas Middle School - 01 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 28% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
611 students
623 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Middle School - 30 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Douglas Middle School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Middle School - 30.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Douglas Middle School - 01.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Middle School - 30 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Douglas Middle School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School - 30 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Middle School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas School District 51-1 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#505 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#490 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Middle School - 30, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Douglas Middle School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
28%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Middle School - 30 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Middle School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Middle School - 30 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Middle School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Middle School - 30 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Middle School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Middle School - 30 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Douglas Middle School - 01 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
219
208
Grade 7 Students
171
206
Grade 8 Students
221
209

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East Middle School - 30, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Douglas Middle School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Middle School - 30, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Douglas Middle School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Middle School - 30, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Douglas Middle School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Middle School - 30, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Douglas Middle School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Middle School - 30, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Douglas Middle School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Middle School - 30, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Douglas Middle School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas School District 51-1 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Middle School - 30, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Douglas Middle School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Middle School - 30, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Douglas Middle School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Middle School - 30, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Douglas Middle School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas School District 51-1 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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