Serving 111 students in grades 6-8, Bennett County 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 6-9% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett County Middle School - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bennett County Middle School - 06's student population of 111 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bennett County 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 Bennett County Middle School - 06 is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
46%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
24%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett County Middle School - 06's ranking?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 is ranked #618 out of 636 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bennett County Middle School - 06?
111 students attend Bennett County Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bennett County Middle School - 06 students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett County Middle School - 06?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennett County Middle School - 06 offer ?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bennett County Middle School - 06 part of?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 is part of Bennett County School District 03-1.
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