Serving 37 students in grades 6-8, Frederick Area 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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 37 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frederick Area 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 Frederick Area Middle School - 03 is 0.24, 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.
What is Frederick Area Middle School - 03's ranking?
Frederick Area 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 Frederick Area Middle School - 03?
37 students attend Frederick Area Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Frederick Area Middle School - 03 students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Area Middle School - 03?
Frederick Area Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frederick Area Middle School - 03 offer ?
Frederick Area Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Frederick Area Middle School - 03 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 37 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
