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Big Stone City Middle School - 03
Middle School · Big Stone City School District 25-1
655 Walnut St, Big Stone City, SD 57216
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Big Stone City Middle School - 03
Middle School in Big Stone City · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Big Stone City Middle School - 03
Big Stone City Middle School - 03 is a public middle school in Big Stone City, SD, part of Big Stone City School District 25-1. Big Stone City Middle School - 03 serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Big Stone City Middle School - 03 show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 16 students, Big Stone City Middle School - 03 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4:1 students to teachers, Big Stone City Middle School - 03 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Big Stone City Middle School - 03 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Address
- 655 Walnut St, Big Stone City, SD 57216
- Website
- bigstonecity.k12.sd.us
- Phone
- (605) 862-8108
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
655 Walnut St, Big Stone City, SD 57216
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Big Stone City Middle School - 03 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Milbank Middle School - 02 (rated 6.6/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Milbank). Additionally, Wilmot Middle School - 03 (rated 3.4/10, 20.5 miles away, in nearby Wilmot). For more schools in Big Stone City, see our Big Stone City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Big Stone City Elementary - 01 Big Stone City | 0.0 mi | 9.5 |
| ORTONVILLE SECONDARY Ortonville | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| KNOLL ELEMENTARY Ortonville | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Pre-K - 5th Grade Building Clinton | 11.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Lismore Colony Elementary Clinton | 10.4 mi | — |
| Lismore Colony Senior High School Clinton | 10.4 mi | — |
| Milbank High School - 01 Milbank | 9.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Milbank Middle School - 02 Milbank | 9.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Milbank Elementary - 03 Milbank | 9.4 mi | 7.5 |
| ST LAWRENCE SCHOOL Milbank | 9.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Blue Sky Colony - 04 Revillo | 13.9 mi | — |
| Big Stone Colony Elementary Clinton | 16.1 mi | — |
| Big Stone Colony High School Clinton | 16.1 mi | — |
| 6-12th Grade Building Graceville | 19.0 mi | 8.1 |
| MADISON-MARIETTA-NASSAU ELEMENTARY Madison | 23.7 mi | 6.7 |
| CHOKIO-ALBERTA SECONDARY Chokio | 23.8 mi | 6.2 |
| CHOKIO-ALBERTA ELEMENTARY Chokio | 23.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Wilmot Elementary - 02 Wilmot | 20.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Wilmot High School - 01 Wilmot | 20.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Wilmot Middle School - 03 Wilmot | 20.5 mi | 3.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,417
Median Home Value
$212,700
Median Rent
$721/mo
Population
1,389
College Educated
14.2%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty Rate
12%
Median Age
60
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Big Stone City Middle School - 03
What grades does Big Stone City Middle School - 03 serve?
Big Stone City Middle School - 03 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Big Stone City Middle School - 03?
Big Stone City Middle School - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Stone City Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Stone City Middle School - 03 is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Big Stone City Middle School - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Stone City Middle School - 03 has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Stone City Middle School - 03 a charter school?
No, Big Stone City Middle School - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Stone City Middle School - 03 a Title I school?
No, Big Stone City Middle School - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Stone City Middle School - 03?
31.2% of students at Big Stone City Middle School - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 31.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (605) 862-8108
Resources & Links
District
Big Stone City School District 25-1- District Enrollment
- 73
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,847
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