Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, George Mcgovern Middle School -09 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 19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than 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 62% 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: 780 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George McGovern Middle School serves the northern part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 34.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone reaching up to 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Mcgovern Middle School -09's student population of 780 students has declined by 14% 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
780 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 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 George Mcgovern Middle School -09 is 0.74, 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
#587 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
9%
Black
16%
3%
White
38%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Mcgovern Middle School -09's ranking?
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 is ranked #587 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are George Mcgovern Middle School -09 often compared to?
George Mcgovern Middle School -09is often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend George Mcgovern Middle School -09?
780 students attend George Mcgovern Middle School -09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of George Mcgovern Middle School -09 students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Mcgovern Middle School -09?
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does George Mcgovern Middle School -09 offer ?
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Mcgovern Middle School -09 part of?
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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