Serving 296 students in grades 5-8, Sisseton Middle School - 02 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 25% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sisseton Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sisseton Middle School - 02's student population of 296 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Sisseton Middle School - 02 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 Sisseton Middle School - 02 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
50%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
23%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisseton Middle School - 02's ranking?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 is ranked #553 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sisseton Middle School - 02?
296 students attend Sisseton Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sisseton Middle School - 02 students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sisseton Middle School - 02?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sisseton Middle School - 02 offer ?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sisseton Middle School - 02 part of?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 is part of Sisseton School District 54-2.
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