Serving 132 students in grades 6-8, Groton Area Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 7% 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: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Groton Area MS's attendance zone covers the entire Groton, SD school district, encompassing approximately 873.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 17.5 miles and the furthest edge located 29.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Groton Area Middle School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Groton Area Middle School - 04's student population of 132 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
132 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Groton Area Middle School - 04 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Groton Area Middle School - 04 is 0.13, 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
#38 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
93%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-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 Groton Area Middle School - 04's ranking?
Groton Area Middle School - 04 is ranked #38 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Groton Area Middle School - 04?
132 students attend Groton Area Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Groton Area Middle School - 04 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Groton Area Middle School - 04?
Groton Area Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Groton Area Middle School - 04 offer ?
Groton Area Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Groton Area Middle School - 04 part of?
Groton Area Middle School - 04 is part of Groton Area School District 06-6.
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