Lake Preston Middle School - 03

Lake Preston Middle School - 03 is a public middle school in Lake Preston, SD, part of the Lake Preston School District 38-3. The school serves approximately 33 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 90.9th percentile among SD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 51% proficiency in math and 45% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $74,545, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 33 students, Lake Preston 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Lake Preston Middle School - 03 offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Lake Preston 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.