Serving 48 students in grades 6-8, Iroquois Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Iroquois Middle School serves the entire district of Iroquois, SD, covering approximately 380.7 square miles. The attendance zone is designed to provide access to all students, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances averaging 11.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 16.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iroquois Middle School - 02's student population of 48 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing Opportunities
School Rankings
Iroquois 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 Iroquois Middle School - 02 is 0.35, 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
#589 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
2%
3%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chief
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iroquois Middle School - 02's ranking?
Iroquois Middle School - 02 is ranked #589 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Iroquois Middle School - 02?
48 students attend Iroquois Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Iroquois Middle School - 02 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iroquois Middle School - 02?
Iroquois Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Iroquois Middle School - 02 offer ?
Iroquois Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Iroquois Middle School - 02 part of?
Iroquois Middle School - 02 is part of Iroquois School District 02-3.
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