Serving 97 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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanley County Middle School - 02's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Stanley County Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanley County Middle School - 02 is 0.40, 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
#541 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
14%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanley County Middle School - 02's ranking?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 is ranked #541 out of 636 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?
97 students attend Stanley County Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Stanley County Middle School - 02 students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanley County Middle School - 02?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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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