Serving 937 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School - 06 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 42% (which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edison Middle School - 06's student population of 937 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
937 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Edison Middle School - 06 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 Edison Middle School - 06 is 0.62, which is more 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
#355 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
11%
3%
White
58%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Middle School - 06's ranking?
Edison Middle School - 06 is ranked #355 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Edison Middle School - 06 often compared to?
Edison Middle School - 06is often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School - 04, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Edison Middle School - 06?
937 students attend Edison Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Edison Middle School - 06 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Middle School - 06?
Edison Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edison Middle School - 06 offer ?
Edison Middle School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison Middle School - 06 part of?
Edison Middle School - 06 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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