Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 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 55% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08's student population of 783 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
5%
3%
White
86%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrisburg North Middle School - 08's ranking?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is ranked #80 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 often compared to?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08is often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School - 04, Edison Middle School - 06 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg North Middle School - 08?
783 students attend Harrisburg North Middle School - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 offer ?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 part of?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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