Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Garretson Middle School - 03 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garretson Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Garretson, SD school district, encompassing approximately 88.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garretson Middle School - 03's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garretson Middle School - 03 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 Garretson Middle School - 03 is 0.29, 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
#339 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garretson Middle School - 03's ranking?
Garretson Middle School - 03 is ranked #339 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Garretson Middle School - 03?
105 students attend Garretson Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Garretson Middle School - 03 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garretson Middle School - 03?
Garretson Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garretson Middle School - 03 offer ?
Garretson Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garretson Middle School - 03 part of?
Garretson Middle School - 03 is part of Garretson School District 49-4.
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