Serving 44 students in grades 5-8, Mcintosh 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 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than 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 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McIntosh Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire district of McIntosh, SD, encompassing approximately 919.5 square miles. The area features a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 24.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 32.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcintosh Middle School - 03's student population of 44 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Zero tolerance with immediate disciplinary action.
School Rankings
Mcintosh 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 Mcintosh Middle School - 03 is 0.58, which is more 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
#545 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
57%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
30%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcintosh Middle School - 03's ranking?
Mcintosh Middle School - 03 is ranked #545 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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mcintosh Middle School - 03?
44 students attend Mcintosh Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mcintosh Middle School - 03 students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcintosh Middle School - 03?
Mcintosh Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mcintosh Middle School - 03 offer ?
Mcintosh Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcintosh Middle School - 03 part of?
Mcintosh Middle School - 03 is part of Mcintosh School District 15-1.
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