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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone covers the entire district in Pierre, SD, encompassing approximately 355.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 29.2 miles to the furthest point.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)20.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 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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