Castlewood Middle School - 03

310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 75 students in grades 6-8, Castlewood Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in SD
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Castlewood Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Castlewood Middle School - 03's student population of 75 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Castlewood Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castlewood Middle School - 03 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#315 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Castlewood Middle School - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Castlewood Middle School - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Castlewood Middle School - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Castlewood Middle School - 03 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Castlewood Middle School - 03's ranking?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 is ranked #315 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Castlewood Middle School - 03?
75 students attend Castlewood Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Castlewood Middle School - 03 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castlewood Middle School - 03?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Castlewood Middle School - 03 offer ?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Castlewood Middle School - 03 part of?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 is part of Castlewood School District 28-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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