C+
Average
64/100

East Middle School - 30

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4860 Homestead St, Rapid City, SD 57703
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in South Dakota
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 73rd 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

64
Repit Score
out of 100
611
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%73/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 70th percentile in South Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% 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 −33 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 proficiency41% (−12 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−7 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
White43%41%reading -17 pts, math -11 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading -3 pts, math -4 pts23rd percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native22%8%reading +4 pts, math -2 pts48th percentile (list)
Multiracial42%27%reading -7 pts, math -10 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income28%24%reading -6 pts, math -2 pts25th 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 4860 Homestead St
City Rapid City
ZIP Code 57703
District 4659820
NCES School ID 465982000528
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57703

Understanding the community around East Middle School - 30 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,363
Per Capita Income $34,059
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 91.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $227,700
Median Rent $1,278
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Middle School - 30.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.8%
Two or More Races 14.7%
Hispanic/Latino 8.7%
American Indian 9.5%
Black 0.7%
Asian 1.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 611
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Middle School - 30?
East Middle School - 30 has a Repit School Score of 64 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 East Middle School - 30?
East Middle School - 30 has 611 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does East Middle School - 30 serve?
East Middle School - 30 serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Middle School - 30 receive per student?
East Middle School - 30 receives $11,988 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Middle School - 30 in 57703 ▼
Avg Home Value
$364,395
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,538
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
16.5%

Other Schools in 57703

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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