Serving 30 students in grades 6-8, Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 ranks in the top 30% 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02's student population of 30 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 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 Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 is 0.19, which is less 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
#164 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanborn Central Middle School - 02's ranking?
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 is ranked #164 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sanborn Central Middle School - 02?
30 students attend Sanborn Central Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanborn Central Middle School - 02?
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 offer ?
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 part of?
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 is part of Sanborn Central School District 55-5.
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