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Lake Preston Middle School - 03

300 1st St Ne
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 36 students in grades 6-8, Lake Preston Middle School - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • 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

Lake Preston Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lake Preston Middle School - 03's student population of 36 students has grown by 9% 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
36 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 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
Lake Preston Middle School - 03 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 Lake Preston Middle School - 03 is 0.30, 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)
#342 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Preston Middle School - 03, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Preston Middle School - 03 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.
40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Preston Middle School - 03 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.
≥50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Preston Middle School - 03 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
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
83%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Preston Middle School - 03.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Preston Middle School - 03 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Preston Middle School - 03 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Preston Middle School - 03 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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 Lake Preston Middle School - 03's ranking?
Lake Preston Middle School - 03 is ranked #342 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lake Preston Middle School - 03?
36 students attend Lake Preston Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lake Preston Middle School - 03 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Preston Middle School - 03?
Lake Preston Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Preston Middle School - 03 offer ?
Lake Preston Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Preston Middle School - 03 part of?
Lake Preston Middle School - 03 is part of Lake Preston School District 38-3.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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