Serving 1,133 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Middle School serves the southwest part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Most students live within a 1.6-mile radius of the school, with the furthest edge being about 3 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Middle School - 04's student population of 1,133 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,133 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Rankings
Memorial Middle School - 04 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Middle School - 04 is 0.45, 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
#134 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
American Indian
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
73%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Middle School - 04's ranking?
Memorial Middle School - 04 is ranked #134 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Memorial Middle School - 04 often compared to?
Memorial Middle School - 04is often viewed alongside schools like Edison Middle School - 06, George Mcgovern Middle School -09, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School - 04?
1,133 students attend Memorial Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Memorial Middle School - 04 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School - 04?
Memorial Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School - 04 offer ?
Memorial Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Middle School - 04 part of?
Memorial Middle School - 04 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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