Serving 62 students in grades 6-8, Newell Middle School - 04 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newell Middle School - 04's student population of 62 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newell Middle School - 04 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 Newell Middle School - 04 is 0.15, 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
#515 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newell Middle School - 04's ranking?
Newell Middle School - 04 is ranked #515 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Newell Middle School - 04?
62 students attend Newell Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Newell Middle School - 04 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newell Middle School - 04?
Newell Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newell Middle School - 04 offer ?
Newell Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newell Middle School - 04 part of?
Newell Middle School - 04 is part of Newell School District 09-2.
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