Serving 153 students in grades 6-8, Beresford Middle School - 03 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 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beresford Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Beresford, SD, covering approximately 205.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beresford Middle School - 03's student population of 153 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beresford Middle School - 03 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 Beresford Middle School - 03 is 0.19, which is less 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
#515 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beresford Middle School - 03's ranking?
Beresford Middle School - 03 is ranked #515 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Beresford Middle School - 03?
153 students attend Beresford Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Beresford Middle School - 03 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beresford Middle School - 03?
Beresford Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beresford Middle School - 03 offer ?
Beresford Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beresford Middle School - 03 part of?
Beresford Middle School - 03 is part of Beresford School District 61-2.
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