For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 405 students in 57717, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in 57717, SD is Belle Fourche Middle School - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 57717 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57717, SD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57717, SD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Ziebach St
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57717, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57717, SD include Belle Fourche Middle School - 07.
How many public middle schools are located in 57717?
1 public middle schools are located in 57717.
What is the racial composition of students in 57717?
57717 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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