Serving 128 students in grades 6-8, Redfield Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Redfield Middle School - 02's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Redfield Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redfield Middle School - 02 is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
91%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redfield Middle School - 02's ranking?
Redfield Middle School - 02 is ranked #567 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Redfield Middle School - 02?
128 students attend Redfield Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Redfield Middle School - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redfield Middle School - 02?
Redfield Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Redfield Middle School - 02 offer ?
Redfield Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Redfield Middle School - 02 part of?
Redfield Middle School - 02 is part of Redfield School District 56-4.
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