Serving 57 students in grades 5-8, Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (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 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jones County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Murdo, SD, encompassing approximately 947 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Jones County Middle School - 04's student population of 57 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission at Jones County School District is to create a learning environment in which every individual is empowered to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Jones County Middle School - 04 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 Jones County Middle School - 04 is 0.36, 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
#74 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones County Middle School - 04's ranking?
Jones County Middle School - 04 is ranked #74 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?
70-79% 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 Jones County Middle School - 04?
57 students attend Jones County Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jones County Middle School - 04 students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones County Middle School - 04?
Jones County Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jones County Middle School - 04 offer ?
Jones County Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jones County Middle School - 04 part of?
Jones County Middle School - 04 is part of Jones County School District 37-3.
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