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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Edison Middle School serves the southern part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an area of approximately 11.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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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