Dell Rapids Middle School - 03

1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 294 students in grades 5-8, Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in SD
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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School Overview

Dell Rapids Middle School - 03's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
#121 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
43%
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60%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
93%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dell Rapids Middle School - 03's ranking?
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is ranked #121 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Dell Rapids Middle School - 03?
294 students attend Dell Rapids Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dell Rapids Middle School - 03?
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 offer ?
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 part of?
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is part of Dell Rapids School District 49-3.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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