Serving 19 students in grades 6-8, Big Stone City Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Big Stone City Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Big Stone City Middle School - 03's student population of 19 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
Big Stone City Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 10% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Stone City Middle School - 03 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
75%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Big Stone City Middle School - 03 is ranked #33 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Big Stone City Middle School - 03?
19 students attend Big Stone City Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Big Stone City Middle School - 03 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Stone City Middle School - 03?
Big Stone City Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Stone City Middle School - 03 offer ?
Big Stone City Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Big Stone City Middle School - 03 part of?
Big Stone City Middle School - 03 is part of Big Stone City School District 25-1.
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