Serving 36 students in grades 6-8, Corsica Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Corsica School District 21-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% SD state average).
How many students attend Corsica Middle School - 03?
36 students attend Corsica Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Corsica Middle School - 03 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corsica Middle School - 03?
Corsica Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Corsica Middle School - 03 offer ?
Corsica Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Corsica Middle School - 03 part of?
Corsica Middle School - 03 is part of Corsica School District 21-2.
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