Dell Rapids High School is a high school located in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Their athletics teams are known as the Quarriers.
Serving 295 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 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- 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 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Each Other To Excel
School Rankings
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is 0.13, 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
#76 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Quarriers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dell Rapids Middle School - 03's ranking?
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is ranked #76 out of 619 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?
295 students attend Dell Rapids Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 16:1, 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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