Serving 523 students in grades 6-8, Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks in the top 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 45% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is 0.37, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg North Middle School - 08?
523 students attend Harrisburg North Middle School - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 offer ?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
