Serving 24 students in grades 6-8, South Central 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
42%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
50%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend South Central Middle School - 02?
24 students attend South Central Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of South Central Middle School - 02 students are White, 42% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Central Middle School - 02?
South Central Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Central Middle School - 02 offer ?
South Central Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Central Middle School - 02 part of?
South Central Middle School - 02 is part of South Central 26-5 School District.
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