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#260 of 574 schools in SD
Top 45% in state
Tea Area Middle School - 02
Middle School · Tea Area School District 41-5 · Tea, SD
A Tea Area School District 41-5 middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 488, Tea, SD 57064
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tea Area Middle School - 02 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tea Area 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,279/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tea), 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
$104,351
Median home value
$330,800
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Harrisburg North Middle School - 08Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 523 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tea Area School District 41-5
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tea Area Middle School - 02 is listed in Tea Area School District 41-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tea Area Middle School - 02
Tea Area Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Tea, SD, part of Tea Area School District 41-5, serving approximately 556 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tea Area Middle School - 02
What grades does Tea Area Middle School - 02 serve?
Tea Area Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tea Area Middle School - 02?
Tea Area Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Middle School - 02 is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tea Area Middle School - 02 rank in SD?
Tea Area Middle School - 02 ranks #260 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Tea Area Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Tea Area Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Tea Area Middle School - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tea Area Middle School - 02 has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tea Area Middle School - 02 a charter school?
No, Tea Area Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tea Area Middle School - 02 a Title I school?
No, Tea Area Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tea Area Middle School - 02?
19.8% of students at Tea Area 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
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (605) 498-2700
- Area population (ZIP 57064)
- 7,619
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 57064; 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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