Tea Middle School (Closed 2023)

Tea Middle School serves 172 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
172 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Tea Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tea Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tea Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Black
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tea Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
96%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tea Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tea Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tea Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tea Middle School?
172 students attend Tea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tea Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tea Middle School?
Tea Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tea Middle School offer ?
Tea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tea Middle School part of?
Tea Middle School is part of Lennox School District 41-4.

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