Elkton Jr. High - 03

Elkton Jr. High - 03 is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Elkton, South Dakota, in Brookings County. The school serves students in grades seven and eight with an enrollment of 82 students.

With a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1, the school ensures that each student receives individual attention from its five full-time equivalent teachers. Elkton Jr. High has a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and is ranked as the 282nd best middle school in South Dakota, placing it at the 52nd percentile among all schools in the state.

Academically, students perform with room for improvement; 45% are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 30% are proficient or above in Math. Elkton Jr. High is situated in a small rural community where close-knit relationships between teachers, students, and families play an important role in the school's environment.

With an enrollment of 82 students, Elkton Jr. High - 03 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Elkton Jr. High - 03 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.