For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 158 students in Parkston, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Parkston, SD are Our Home, Parkston Middle School - 05 and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parkston, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Parkston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 41% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Parkston, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Our Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Parkston Middle School - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Parkston, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Parkston, SD include Our Home, Parkston Middle School - 05 and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Parkston?
3 public middle schools are located in Parkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston?
Parkston public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 41% (majority American Indian).
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