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Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 vs. Memorial Middle School - 04

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School Overview

School
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
2201 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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8/
10
Top 30%
Memorial Middle School - 04
1401 S Sertoma Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 523 students in grades 6-8, Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 1,138 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
523 students
1,138 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial Middle School - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial Middle School - 04.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial Middle School - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 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

#180 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
#134 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial Middle School - 04, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in SD)
54%
(Top 30% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(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 Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 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 Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Memorial Middle School - 04 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
185
376
Grade 7 Students
174
366
Grade 8 Students
164
396

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 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
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 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
6%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 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
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 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 Memorial Middle School - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 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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