Harrisburg South Middle School - 03

600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 667 students in grades 6-8, Harrisburg South 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 48% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 667 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in SD
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harrisburg South Middle School - 03's student population of 667 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
667 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Harrisburg South 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 Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 is 0.27, 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)
#250 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
42%
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59%
51%
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45-49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
85%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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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
6%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrisburg South Middle School - 03's ranking?
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 is ranked #250 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg South Middle School - 03?
667 students attend Harrisburg South Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg South Middle School - 03?
Harrisburg South 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 Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 offer ?
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 part of?
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 667 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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