Serving 58 students in grades 6-8, Harding County Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 58 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Harding County Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding County Middle School - 03 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Harding County Middle School - 03's ranking?
Harding County Middle School - 03 is ranked #89 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Harding County Middle School - 03?
58 students attend Harding County Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Harding County Middle School - 03 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding County Middle School - 03?
Harding County Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harding County Middle School - 03 offer ?
Harding County Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harding County Middle School - 03 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 58 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
