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#355 of 574 schools in SD
Edison Middle School - 06
Middle School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2101 S West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison Middle School - 06 score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edison Middle School - 06 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,066
Median home value
$247,900
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 1–6 | 0.2 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| O'gorman High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,200 | Compare → |
| Axtell Park Middle School - 47Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Patrick Henry Middle School - 07Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 953 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #12 of 37
- District spending per student
- $11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison Middle School - 06 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Middle School - 06
Edison Middle School - 06 is a public middle school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 943 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Middle School - 06
What grades does Edison Middle School - 06 serve?
Edison Middle School - 06 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Edison Middle School - 06?
Edison Middle School - 06 has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School - 06 is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Middle School - 06 rank in SD?
Edison Middle School - 06 ranks #355 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Edison Middle School - 06's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Middle School - 06 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edison Middle School - 06?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Middle School - 06 has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edison Middle School - 06 a charter school?
No, Edison Middle School - 06 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Middle School - 06 a Title I school?
No, Edison Middle School - 06 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Middle School - 06?
36.4% of students at Edison Middle School - 06 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 943
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (605) 367-7643
- Area population (ZIP 57105)
- 22,764
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57105; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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