Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Spearfish Middle School - 05 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 40% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spearfish Middle School - 05's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spearfish Middle School - 05 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spearfish Middle School - 05 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
88%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spearfish Middle School - 05's ranking?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 is ranked #448 out of 616 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Spearfish Middle School - 05?
593 students attend Spearfish Middle School - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Spearfish Middle School - 05 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spearfish Middle School - 05?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spearfish Middle School - 05 offer ?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spearfish Middle School - 05 part of?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.
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