Average
#330 of 574 schools in SD
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
Middle School · Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
234 S Main St, Lead, SD 57754
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#330 of 574
In Lead
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
Middle School in Lead · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Lead, SD, part of Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 serves approximately 144 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- SD avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
At 144 students, Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
31% of students at Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 — Students at Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.2/10.
How Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 Compares
See how Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
234 S Main St, Lead, SD 57754
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 (rated 5.7/10, 13.6 miles away, in nearby Sturgis), with a very similar rating. Another option is Spearfish Middle School - 05 (rated 5.1/10, 11.4 miles away, in nearby Spearfish), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 (rated 4.8/10, 20.9 miles away, in nearby Belle Fourche), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lead, see our Lead schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57754 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,017
Median Home Value
$220,100
Median Rent
$849/mo
Population
3,605
College Educated
20.6%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
54.5
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| White River Middle School - 04 White River, SD | 5.8 |
| Baltic Middle School - 03 Baltic, SD | 6.2 |
| Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 Chamberlain, SD | 5.6 |
| Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 Elk Point, SD | 5.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
What grades does Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 serve?
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02?
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 rank in SD?
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 ranks #330 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 a charter school?
No, Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 a Title I school?
No, Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02?
29.9% of students at Lead-deadwood 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 29.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (605) 717-3898
Resources & Links
District
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1- District Enrollment
- 671
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,005
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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