Serving 28 students in grades 6-8, Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Edmunds Central Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Roscoe, SD, covering approximately 520.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02's student population of 28 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Edmunds Central Raiders & North Central Thunder
School Rankings
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 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 Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 is 0.31, 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
#480 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmunds Central Middle School - 02's ranking?
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 is ranked #480 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Edmunds Central Middle School - 02?
28 students attend Edmunds Central Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmunds Central Middle School - 02?
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 offer ?
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 part of?
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 is part of Edmunds Central School District 22-5.
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