Serving 106 students in grades 6-8, Stanley County 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stanley County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Fort Pierre, SD, encompassing approximately 1,517.2 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 27.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 46.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanley County Middle School - 02's student population of 106 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stanley County 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 Stanley County Middle School - 02 is 0.36, which is less 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
#528 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
3%
White
79%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Buffaloes Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanley County Middle School - 02's ranking?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 is ranked #528 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Stanley County Middle School - 02?
106 students attend Stanley County Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Stanley County Middle School - 02 students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanley County Middle School - 02?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stanley County Middle School - 02 offer ?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanley County Middle School - 02 part of?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 is part of Stanley County School District 57-1.
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