The average student:teacher ratio in South Dakota public middle schools is approximately 14:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
8:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Public Middle Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in South Dakota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Premier Learning Academy Middle School - 93
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 4-8
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-8
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-8
672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rock Creek Grant School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
1 Indian School Drive
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-8
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
28781 402nd Ave
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
New Beginnings - 89
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Big Stone City Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Red Shirt School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
38 Tatanka Nunpa
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
21309 Elm Springs Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Hereford Elementary - 08
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
15998 Cross S Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 396-7497
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 396-7497
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Leola Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Longvalley Elementary - 10
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
26840 Sd Hwy 73
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #16 - 2416. - 24.
Sunrise Colony - 15
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
45425 152nd St
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-6340
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-6340
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 4-8
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
28971 447th Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Doland Jr. High - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-8
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Interior Elementary - 09
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
301 A St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
43582 Ne Jim River Rd
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Midland Elementary - 11
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
104 Main St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Pierre Indian Learning Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 1-8
3001 East Sully Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Rank: #33 - 5333. - 53.
Abbott House Elementary - 06
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Rank: #33 - 5333. - 53.
American Horse School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
100 W Main St
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Rank: #33 - 5333. - 53.
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
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The South Dakota average public middle schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in South Dakota?
The best top ranked public middle schools in South Dakota include Premier Learning Academy Middle School - 93, Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 and Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09.
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