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#370 of 574 schools in SD
Stanley County Middle School - 02
Middle School · Stanley County School District 57-1 · Fort Pierre, SD
A Stanley County School District 57-1 middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 370, Fort Pierre, SD 57532
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stanley County Middle School - 02 score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
26.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stanley County 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,513
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Morse Middle School - 02Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 681 | 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.
Stanley County School District 57-1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stanley County Middle School - 02 is listed in Stanley County School District 57-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanley County Middle School - 02
Stanley County Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Fort Pierre, SD, part of Stanley County School District 57-1, serving approximately 97 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanley County Middle School - 02
What grades does Stanley County Middle School - 02 serve?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stanley County Middle School - 02?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanley County Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanley County Middle School - 02 is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanley County Middle School - 02 rank in SD?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 ranks #370 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Stanley County Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Stanley County Middle School - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanley County Middle School - 02 has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stanley County Middle School - 02 a charter school?
No, Stanley County Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanley County Middle School - 02 a Title I school?
No, Stanley County Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanley County Middle School - 02?
26.8% of students at Stanley County 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
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Stanley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (605) 223-7743
- Area population (ZIP 57532)
- 2,911
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 57532; 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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