Serving 84 students in grades 6-8, Mccook Central Middle School - 03 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McCook Central Middle School serves the entire district of Salem, SD, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 222.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 12.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccook Central Middle School - 03's student population of 84 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccook Central Middle School - 03 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 Mccook Central Middle School - 03 is 0.19, 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
#509 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccook Central Middle School - 03's ranking?
Mccook Central Middle School - 03 is ranked #509 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mccook Central Middle School - 03?
84 students attend Mccook Central Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mccook Central Middle School - 03 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccook Central Middle School - 03?
Mccook Central Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mccook Central Middle School - 03 offer ?
Mccook Central Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mccook Central Middle School - 03 part of?
Mccook Central Middle School - 03 is part of Mccook Central School District 43-7.
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