Serving 457 students in grades 5-8, Stagebarn Middle School - 10 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 35% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stagebarn Middle School - 10's student population of 457 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stagebarn Middle School - 10 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 Stagebarn Middle School - 10 is 0.26, 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
#473 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stagebarn Middle School - 10's ranking?
Stagebarn Middle School - 10 is ranked #473 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Stagebarn Middle School - 10?
457 students attend Stagebarn Middle School - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Stagebarn Middle School - 10 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stagebarn Middle School - 10?
Stagebarn Middle School - 10 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stagebarn Middle School - 10 offer ?
Stagebarn Middle School - 10 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stagebarn Middle School - 10 part of?
Stagebarn Middle School - 10 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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