For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 126 students in 57445, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in 57445, SD is Groton Area Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 57445 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57445, SD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57445, SD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groton Area Middle School - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
57445, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57445, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57445, SD include Groton Area Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in 57445?
1 public middle schools are located in 57445.
What is the racial composition of students in 57445?
57445 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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