D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Clark Middle School - 03

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 220 N Clinton St, Clark, SD 57225
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in South Dakota
Growth
C
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 23rd 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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
87
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%23/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in South Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 6% 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 −36 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 proficiency42% (−11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−16 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
White42%27%reading -18 pts, math -25 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income45%25%reading +10 pts, math -1 pts48th 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 220 N Clinton St
City Clark
ZIP Code 57225
District 4612940
NCES School ID 461294000890
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57225

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,250
Per Capita Income $35,731
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,700
Median Rent $732
Owner-Occupied 78.0%
Renter-Occupied 22.0%
View full data for ZIP 57225 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clark Middle School - 03.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.3%
Hispanic/Latino 14.9%
Two or More Races 5.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 87
Teachers (FTE) 6.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clark Middle School - 03?
Clark Middle School - 03 has a Repit School Score of 45 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 Clark Middle School - 03?
Clark Middle School - 03 has 87 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Clark Middle School - 03 serve?
Clark Middle School - 03 serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clark Middle School - 03 receive per student?
Clark Middle School - 03 receives $13,665 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clark Middle School - 03 in 57225 ▼
Avg Home Value
$203,410
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
22.0%

Other Schools in 57225

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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