Serving 54 students in grades 6-8, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gettysburg Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Gettysburg, SD, encompassing approximately 222.8 square miles. Typically, families within the zone can expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gettysburg Middle School - 03's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gettysburg Middle School - 03 is 0.15, 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
#105 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
92%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gettysburg Middle School - 03's ranking?
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 is ranked #105 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Gettysburg Middle School - 03?
54 students attend Gettysburg Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gettysburg Middle School - 03 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gettysburg Middle School - 03?
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gettysburg Middle School - 03 offer ?
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gettysburg Middle School - 03 part of?
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 is part of Gettysburg School District 53-1.
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