C
Below Average
56/100

McCook Central Middle School - 03

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 200 E Essex, Salem, SD 57058
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in South Dakota
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.07 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st 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

56
Repit Score
out of 100
115
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 1.07 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.63 in 2009–19; 73rd 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: 7% 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 proficiency52% (−1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−1 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
White52%47%reading -8 pts, math -5 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading -4 pts, math +4 pts36th 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 200 E Essex
City Salem
ZIP Code 57058
District 4601026
NCES School ID 460102601034
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57058

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,405
Per Capita Income $33,879
Poverty Rate 2.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $175,600
Median Rent $922
Owner-Occupied 79.9%
Renter-Occupied 20.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McCook Central Middle School - 03.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 61.7%
Female 38.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.0%
Two or More Races 5.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 115
Teachers (FTE) 7.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McCook Central Middle School - 03?
McCook Central Middle School - 03 has a Repit School Score of 56 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 McCook Central Middle School - 03?
McCook Central Middle School - 03 has 115 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does McCook Central Middle School - 03 serve?
McCook Central Middle School - 03 serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does McCook Central Middle School - 03 receive per student?
McCook Central Middle School - 03 receives $14,428 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McCook Central Middle School - 03 in 57058 ▼
Avg Home Value
$258,262
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
20.1%

Other Schools in 57058

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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