O K Thollehaug Middle School serves 294 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
58%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
41%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
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
How many students attend O K Thollehaug Middle School?
294 students attend O K Thollehaug Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of O K Thollehaug Middle School students are American Indian, 41% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O K Thollehaug Middle School?
O K Thollehaug Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does O K Thollehaug Middle School offer ?
O K Thollehaug Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is O K Thollehaug Middle School part of?
O K Thollehaug Middle School is part of Sisseton School District 54-2.
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