Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, Bennett County Middle School - 06 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennett County Middle School - 06's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Bennett County Middle School - 06 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett County Middle School - 06 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
55%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
14%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett County Middle School - 06's ranking?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 is ranked #597 out of 619 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bennett County Middle School - 06?
100 students attend Bennett County Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bennett County Middle School - 06 students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennett County Middle School - 06?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennett County Middle School - 06 offer ?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett County Middle School - 06 part of?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 is part of Bennett County School District 03-1.
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