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Leola Jr. High - 03

820 Leola Ave, Leola, SD 57456 · (605) 439-3477 · McPherson County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL22 STUDENTS
Enrollment
22
Middle
DISTRICT 28 · STATE 187
Student : Teacher
5.6:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.1:1 · STATE 13.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
9 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
5
Grade 7
12
Grade 8
5
Student demographics
White
22100%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 66%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1255%
Female
1045%

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Test scores

SD Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
31.8%
SD avg 50.3% . -8.2pp since 2022
Math
54.6%
SD avg 47.5% . +26.6pp since 2022
Source: SD Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
44.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
46.3%
based on SD schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
22
+9 (+69%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.6:1
was 4.8:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Leola Jr. High - 03

Leola Jr. High - 03, a minimally staffed middle-grades school in Leola, South Dakota, run under Leola School District 44-2, educates 22 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 187 students per school, that is 88% smaller than typical.

Leola School District 44-2 runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 170 students. Leola Jr. High - 03 is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Leola Jr. High - 03 reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (100%). That composition is broadly in line with McPherson County as a whole.

On the resource side, The school reports having 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 5.6:1. The state averages around 13.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 41% of students at Leola Jr. High - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

With demographic context factored in, Leola Jr. High - 03 sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 46.3%; this one delivers 44.7%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for McPherson County put median household income runs about $66,906, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across McPherson County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 345 students), Leola Jr. High - 03 is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Leola Alternative School - 07, roughly 0.0 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Leola Jr. High - 03 operates from an outlying location.

Looking at the recent track record. Leola Jr. High - 03's enrollment has grew 69% since 2018, when it stood at 13 (now 22).

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

McPherson County at a glance

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Population
2,145
Census ACS
Median income
$66,906
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
345 students

Quick facts

School name
Leola Jr. High - 03
District
Leola School District 44-2
Address
820 Leola Ave, Leola, SD 57456
Phone
(605) 439-3477
County
McPherson County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
22
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
5.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
9 (41%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
464164000919
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Leola Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Leola Jr. High - 03?
Leola Jr. High - 03 enrolls approximately 22 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Leola Jr. High - 03 serve?
Leola Jr. High - 03 serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leola Jr. High - 03?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Leola Jr. High - 03 is approximately 5.6:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Leola Jr. High - 03?
At Leola Jr. High - 03, the student body is approximately 100% White.
Who oversees Leola Jr. High - 03?
Leola Jr. High - 03 is overseen by Leola School District 44-2 in McPherson County.
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