C
Below Average
50/100

Elkton Jr. High - 03

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 508 Buffalo St, Elkton, SD 57026
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 32% · Math 27% proficient · 26th percentile in South Dakota
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

50
Repit Score
out of 100
82
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%26/100reading 23rd percentile, math 30th percentile among South Dakota middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% 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 −27 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 proficiency32% (−21 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
White32%32%reading -28 pts, math -20 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income—10%math -16 pts7th 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 508 Buffalo St
City Elkton
ZIP Code 57026
District 4621390
NCES School ID 462139000901
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57026

Understanding the community around Elkton Jr. High - 03 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,500
Per Capita Income $33,363
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $222,800
Median Rent $731
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Elkton Jr. High - 03.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 41.5%
Female 58.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.1%
Hispanic/Latino 18.3%
Two or More Races 3.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 82
Teachers (FTE) 5.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Elkton Jr. High - 03?
Elkton Jr. High - 03 has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Elkton Jr. High - 03?
Elkton Jr. High - 03 has 82 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Elkton Jr. High - 03 serve?
Elkton Jr. High - 03 serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Elkton Jr. High - 03 receive per student?
Elkton Jr. High - 03 receives $15,370 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Elkton Jr. High - 03 in 57026 ▼
Avg Home Value
$299,266
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+16.0%
% Renters
30.2%

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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