Midland Elementary School serves 29 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
4%
3%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Midland School District 27-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Midland Elementary School?
29 students attend Midland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Midland Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Midland Elementary School offer ?
Midland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Midland Elementary School part of?
Midland Elementary School is part of Midland School District 27-2.
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