Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
Tel:
(605) 428-5473
- Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 serves 282 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dell Rapids Middle School - 03's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is ranked within the top 20% of all 638 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #105 out of 638 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 94% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dell Rapids School District 49-3 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is Dell Rapids High School - 01 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Baltic Middle School - 03 (5.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dell Rapids Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 Grades: K-4 | 372 students
0.0 miles
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473 0.0 K-4 372 - Dell Rapids Dell Rapids High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 279 students
0.0 miles
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473 0.0 9-12 279 - Baltic Baltic Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-5 | 265 students
5.1 miles
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464 5.1 PK-5 265 - Baltic Baltic High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 139 students
5.1 miles
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461 5.1 9-12 139 - Baltic Baltic Middle School - 03 Grades: 6-8 | 127 students
5.1 miles
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461 5.1 6-8 127
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