Serving 1,168 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Middle School - 04 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Middle School - 04's student population of 1,168 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial Middle School - 04 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Middle School - 04 is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
5%
3%
White
77%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Middle School - 04's ranking?
Memorial Middle School - 04 is ranked #163 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Memorial Middle School - 04 often compared to?
Memorial Middle School - 04is often viewed alongside schools like Edison Middle School - 06, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07, George Mcgovern Middle School -09 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School - 04?
1,168 students attend Memorial Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Memorial Middle School - 04 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School - 04?
Memorial Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School - 04 offer ?
Memorial Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Memorial Middle School - 04 part of?
Memorial Middle School - 04 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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