For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 52 students in Newell, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Newell, SD is Newell Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newell, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Newell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newell, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newell Middle School - 04
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newell, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newell, SD include Newell Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Newell?
1 public middle schools are located in Newell.
What is the racial composition of students in Newell?
Newell public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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