Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 serves 413 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harrisburg East Middle School - 11's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 is 0.31, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
5%
3%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Harrisburg East Middle School - 11?
413 students attend Harrisburg East Middle School - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrisburg East Middle School - 11?
Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 offer ?
Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 part of?
Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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