Serving 894 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School - 06 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison Middle School - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Edison Middle School - 06's student population of 894 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edison Middle School - 06 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 Edison Middle School - 06 is 0.59, which is more 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
#403 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
7%
Black
9%
3%
White
61%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Middle School - 06's ranking?
Edison Middle School - 06 is ranked #403 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Edison Middle School - 06 often compared to?
Edison Middle School - 06is often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School - 04, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Edison Middle School - 06?
894 students attend Edison Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Edison Middle School - 06 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Middle School - 06?
Edison Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edison Middle School - 06 offer ?
Edison Middle School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edison Middle School - 06 part of?
Edison Middle School - 06 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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