Serving 672 students in grades 6-8, Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Georgia Morse Middle School serves the entire district of Pierre, SD, encompassing an area of approximately 355.7 square miles, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes and distances up to 29.2 miles from the school's furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02's student population of 672 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
672 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To Cooperatively Inspire All Students to Achieve Their Potential
School Rankings
Georgia Morse 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 Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is 0.49, 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
#398 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
15%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
69%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02's ranking?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is ranked #398 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?
672 students attend Georgia Morse Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 offer ?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 part of?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is part of Pierre School District 32-2.
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