South Dakota public middle schools are composed of approximately average 42% minority students (2026-27).
The public middle schools in South Dakota with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.
% Minority Range: 75%
100%
Avg. % Minority: 95%
Minority Student Percentage Trends
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Minority = non-white students ÷ total students
| Year | South Dakota (SD) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34% | 57% |
| 2024 | 33% | 55% |
| 2023 | 32% | 56% |
| 2022 | 31% | 55% |
| 2021 | 31% | 55% |
| 2020 | 31% | 54% |
| 2019 | 31% | 54% |
| 2018 | 30% | 52% |
| 2017 | 29% | 52% |
| 2016 | 25% | 51% |
| 2015 | 24% | 51% |
| 2014 | 23% | 50% |
| 2013 | 22% | 50% |
| 2012 | 22% | 49% |
| 2011 | 24% | 48% |
| 2010 | 22% | 47% |
| 2009 | 22% | 46% |
| 2008 | 16% | 45% |
| 2007 | 16% | 44% |
| 2006 | 21% | 43% |
| 2005 | 16% | 42% |
| 2004 | 20% | 42% |
| 2003 | 19% | 41% |
| 2002 | 18% | 40% |
| 2001 | 18% | 39% |
| 2000 | 18% | 37% |
| 1999 | 17% | 36% |
| 1998 | 17% | 36% |
| 1997 | 16% | 35% |
| 1996 | 16% | 35% |
| 1995 | 16% | 34% |
| 1994 | 15% | 34% |
| 1993 | 14% | 33% |
Public Middle Schools Minority Statistics in South Dakota (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
% Minority
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
100 W Main St
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
245 Crazy Horse School Drive
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
101 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
25 Eagle Dr
Oglala, SD 57764
(605) 867-6875
Oglala, SD 57764
(605) 867-6875
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
1 School Street
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
438 Main Street
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
227 Bia 10
Lower Brule, SD 57548
(605) 815-5376
Lower Brule, SD 57548
(605) 815-5376
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
100 South Main
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
O'kreek Elementary - 14
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
44 School St
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
101 School Dr
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: 1-8
3001 East Sully Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
1 Indian School Drive
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
502 E Warrior Drive
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
233 Yellow Cloud Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
2 Tz Drive
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
15618 1st Ave
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
114 Manderson School Rd
Manderson, SD 57756
(605) 867-4350
Manderson, SD 57756
(605) 867-4350
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Wakpala Middle School - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 97%
Grades: 6-8
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
White River Middle School - 04
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 97%
Grades: 6-8
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Dupree Jr. High - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 96%
Grades: 7-8
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 96%
Grades: 6-8
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Rank: #2828.
Interior Elementary - 09
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 94%
Grades: K-8
301 A St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Rank: #2929.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 86%
Grades: 6-8
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Rank: #3030.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 82%
Grades: 6-8
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Rank: #3131.
Whittier Middle School - 08
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 80%
Grades: 6-8
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
Minority: 79%
Grades: 5-12
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 79%
Grades: 6-8
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rank: #3434.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 77%
Grades: 5-8
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Rank: #3535.
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
Minority: 75%
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average public middle schools minority students?
The South Dakota average public middle schools minority students is 42% for 2026-27.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of minority students in South Dakota?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in South Dakota include American Horse School, Cheyenne-eagle Butte School and Crazy Horse School.
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