Garretson Middle School - 03

Garretson Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in the rural community of Garretson, South Dakota. Serving students from sixth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 97 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 with seven full-time equivalent teachers. While Garretson Middle School - 03 ranks at 447 out of 586 schools in South Dakota, placing it around the 24th percentile state-wide, the school is focused on providing a supportive learning environment for its students.

With an ELA/Reading proficiency rate of 59% and a Math proficiency rate of 40%, there is room for academic growth and development. The school offers a small community feel with personalized attention to each student's needs. Garretson Middle School - 03 sits in the heart of a rural setting, where students benefit from a close-knit community atmosphere.

With an enrollment of 97 students, Garretson Middle School - 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, Garretson Middle School - 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.