Mclaughlin Middle School - 03

McLaughlin Middle School - 03 is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of McLaughlin, South Dakota. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, it has an enrollment of 71 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1 with eight full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.8 out of 10, ranking it at number 478 among all South Dakota schools, placing in the 19th percentile for academic performance.

Academically, McLaughlin Middle School - 03 has an overall score of 1.1 out of 10 and shows that only 6% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and just 2% are proficient or above in Math. These scores indicate areas where the school is focusing on student development to improve academic outcomes. The setting around McLaughlin Middle School - 03 is quite rural, offering a close-knit community environment for its students.

With an enrollment of 71 students, Mclaughlin 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.

While current test scores at Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, Mclaughlin 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.