Dell Rapids High School is a high school located in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Their athletics teams are known as the Quarriers.
Serving 280 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 63% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is 0.17, 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
#85 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)63%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Quarriers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dell Rapids Middle School - 03's ranking?
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is ranked #85 out of 636 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Dell Rapids Middle School - 03?
280 students attend Dell Rapids Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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