The average public middle school diversity score in South Dakota is approximately 0.58 per year (2024-25).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in South Dakota is currently Whittier Middle School - 08, with a diversity score of 0.78.
Diversity Score Range: 0.51
0.78
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.6
Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in South Dakota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whittier Middle School - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Flandreau Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 5-8
700 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Huron Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 6-8
1045 18th Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 6-8
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
South Middle School - 36
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 6-8
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 6-8
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Klein Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: K-8
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
North Middle School - 35
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 6-8
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rank: #1010.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 5-8
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mobridge Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 6-8
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 6-8
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 5-12
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Edison Middle School - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 6-8
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Rank: #1616.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.61
Grades: 6-8
6700 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Our Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: 5-12
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: PK-8
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Rank: #1919.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.59
Grades: 6-8
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
New Beginnings - 89
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 5-12
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Our Home Asap - 12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 5-12
40354 210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Wagner Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 5-8
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 5-8
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lyman Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-8
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-8
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 8-12
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Summit Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: PK-8
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
East Middle School - 30
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-8
4860 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: PK-12
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Our Home Rediscovery - 77
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 5-12
40354-210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Douglas Middle School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: 6-8
691 Tower Rd
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Kadoka Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: 6-8
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Abbott House Elementary - 06
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: K-8
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: 5-8
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: 4-8
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average public middle schools diversity score?
The South Dakota average public middle schools diversity score is 0.58 for 2024-25.
What are public middle schools with the most diversity score in South Dakota?
The best top ranked public middle schools in South Dakota include Whittier Middle School - 08, George Mcgovern Middle School -09 and Flandreau Middle School - 03.
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