Serving 281 students in grades 5-8, Sisseton Middle School - 02 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 19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sisseton Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sisseton, SD, covering an area of approximately 851.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 16.9 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, which extends up to 29.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sisseton Middle School - 02's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sisseton Middle School - 02 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 Sisseton Middle School - 02 is 0.69, 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
#557 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
47%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisseton Middle School - 02's ranking?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 is ranked #557 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sisseton Middle School - 02?
281 students attend Sisseton Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sisseton Middle School - 02 students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sisseton Middle School - 02?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sisseton Middle School - 02 offer ?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sisseton Middle School - 02 part of?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 is part of Sisseton School District 54-2.
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