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Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 684 students in grades 6-8, Georgia Morse 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 46% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Georgia Morse 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 Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#415 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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46%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
14%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
69%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02's ranking?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is ranked #415 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?
684 students attend Georgia Morse Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 offer ?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 part of?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is part of Pierre School District 32-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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