The average public middle school diversity score in South Dakota is approximately 0.56 per year (2024).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in South Dakota is currently Odyssey - 47, with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.54
0.79
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.64
Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in South Dakota (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Odyssey - 47
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Whittier Middle School - 08
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Flex - 45
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-12
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Rank: #55.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #66.
Flandreau Middle School - 03
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 5-8
700 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Rank: #77.
Falls - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 5-12
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Huron Middle School - 02
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 6-8
1045 18th Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 6-12
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #1010.
South Middle School - 36
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 6-8
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 6-8
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 6-8
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: PK-12
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 5-8
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Summit Oaks-day - 40
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Black Hills At Canyon Hills - 08
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 4-8
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 6-8
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4067
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4067
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 6-8
6700 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: K-8
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 6-8
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sequel Transition - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: 8-12
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: 1-12
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
New Beginnings - 89
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: 5-12
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Mobridge Middle School - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.59
Grades: 6-8
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.59
Grades: 6-8
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Edison Middle School - 06
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.59
Grades: 6-8
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Our Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 5-12
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Interior Elementary - 09
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: K-8
301 A St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Rank: #3030.
Wagner Middle School - 03
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 5-8
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Rank: #3131.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 5-8
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Rank: #3232.
East Middle School - 30
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-8
4860 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-8
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Lyman Middle School - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-8
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: K-8
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average public middle schools diversity score?
The South Dakota average public middle schools diversity score is 0.56 for 2024.
What are public middle schools with the most diversity score in South Dakota?
The best top ranked public middle schools in South Dakota include Odyssey - 47, Whittier Middle School - 08 and Flex - 45.
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