Serving 85 students in grades 6-8, Mclaughlin 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McLaughlin Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Mc Laughlin school district, encompassing approximately 794.7 square miles. Typically, it takes 20-30 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 21.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 27.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03's student population of 85 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mclaughlin 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 Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 is 0.04, 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
#611 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
98%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclaughlin Middle School - 03's ranking?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 is ranked #611 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mclaughlin Middle School - 03?
85 students attend Mclaughlin Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mclaughlin Middle School - 03?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 offer ?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 part of?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 is part of Mclaughlin School District 15-2.
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