D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Castlewood Middle School - 03

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 310 E Harry St, Castlewood, SD 57223
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 56th percentile in South Dakota
Growth
D
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 7th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
73
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%56/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%7/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 7th percentile in South Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 5% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+21 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%65%reading -5 pts, math +12 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 310 E Harry St
City Castlewood
ZIP Code 57223
District 4611280
NCES School ID 461128000954
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57223

Understanding the community around Castlewood Middle School - 03 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,295
Per Capita Income $34,798
Poverty Rate 0.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%
High School or Higher 97.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $205,600
Median Rent $885
Owner-Occupied 86.2%
Renter-Occupied 13.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Castlewood Middle School - 03.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.5%
Two or More Races 2.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 73
Teachers (FTE) 4.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Castlewood Middle School - 03?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Castlewood Middle School - 03?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 has 73 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Castlewood Middle School - 03 serve?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Castlewood Middle School - 03 receive per student?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 receives $14,294 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Castlewood Middle School - 03 in 57223 ▼
Avg Home Value
$352,114
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1-Year Change
+14.4%
% Renters
13.8%

Other Schools in 57223

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026