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#385 of 574 schools in SD
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
Middle School · Pierre School District 32-2 · Pierre, SD
A Pierre School District 32-2 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
309 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,496/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pierre), 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
$79,224
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley County Middle School - 02Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pierre School District 32-2
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is listed in Pierre School District 32-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Pierre, SD, part of Pierre School District 32-2, serving approximately 681 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
What grades does Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 serve?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 rank in SD?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 ranks #385 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 a charter school?
No, Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 a Title I school?
No, Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Georgia Morse Middle School - 02?
21.0% of students at Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 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
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hughes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (605) 773-7330
- Area population (ZIP 57501)
- 17,456
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 57501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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