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Mclaughlin Middle School - 03

701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 74 students in grades 6-8, Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (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

Mclaughlin 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
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03's student population of 74 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
74 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 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
Mclaughlin 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 Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 is 0.06, 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)
#628 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mclaughlin 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.
6-9%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mclaughlin 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.
≤20%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mclaughlin 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
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
97%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2005-06 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 Mclaughlin Middle School - 03's ranking?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 is ranked #628 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mclaughlin Middle School - 03?
74 students attend Mclaughlin Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclaughlin Middle School - 03?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 offer ?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 part of?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 is part of Mclaughlin School District 15-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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