For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,035 students in Aberdeen, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD are Holgate Middle School - 02, New Beginnings - 89 and Simmons Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aberdeen, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holgate Middle School - 02
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
New Beginnings - 89
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Simmons Middle School - 03
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Aberdeen, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1300 3 St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Hub Area Multi-district High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
640 9th Ave Sw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD include Holgate Middle School - 02, New Beginnings - 89 and Simmons Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Aberdeen, SD?
4 public middle schools are located in Aberdeen, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen, SD?
Aberdeen, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 38% (majority American Indian).
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