Serving 37 students in grades 6-8, Selby 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Selby Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Selby Middle School - 03's student population of 37 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
Selby Middle School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selby Middle School - 03 is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Selby Middle School - 03 is ranked #388 out of 636 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Selby Middle School - 03?
37 students attend Selby Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Selby Middle School - 03 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selby Middle School - 03?
Selby Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Selby Middle School - 03 offer ?
Selby Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Selby Middle School - 03 part of?
Selby Middle School - 03 is part of Selby Area School District 62-5.
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