Serving 943 students in grades 6-8, Edison 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 40% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison Middle School - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Edison Middle School - 06's student population of 943 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edison 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 Edison Middle School - 06 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
11%
3%
White
59%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Middle School - 06's ranking?
Edison Middle School - 06 is ranked #403 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Edison Middle School - 06 often compared to?
Edison Middle School - 06is often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School - 04, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Edison Middle School - 06?
943 students attend Edison Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Edison Middle School - 06 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Middle School - 06?
Edison Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edison Middle School - 06 offer ?
Edison Middle School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edison Middle School - 06 part of?
Edison Middle School - 06 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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