Below Average

#495 of 574 schools in SD

Todd County Middle School - 10

Middle School · Todd County School District 66-1

PO Box 248, Mission, SD 57555

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

373

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

4.3

Grades

6th – 8th

Enrollment

373

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

4.3

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#495 of 574

In Mission

#3 of 4

public schools

In district

#6 of 8

Todd County School District 66-1

Academic growth

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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About Todd County Middle School - 10

Todd County Middle School - 10 is a public middle school in Mission, SD, part of Todd County School District 66-1. Todd County Middle School - 10 serves approximately 373 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Todd County Middle School - 10 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for Todd County Middle School - 10 show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.7 pts below SD schools

4.3

This school 4.3 · Below Average
SD avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Todd County Middle School - 10 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Todd County Middle School - 10 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

87% of students at Todd County Middle School - 10 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress7.7Very Good40%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data11

Annual Change-1.81 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics1.8Needs Improvement35%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency0.5% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-19.5 pts

Adjusted Percentile3th

Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement25%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1

Per-Pupil Spending$16,832

Chronic Absenteeism86.6%

Todd County Middle School - 10 — Students at Todd County Middle School - 10 score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 7.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 15.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 22 test records from SD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

18%

ELA

26%

2010

Math

18%

ELA

24%

2011

Math

19%

ELA

28%

2012

Math

17%

ELA

30%

2014

Math

ELA

2015

Math

ELA

2016

Math

ELA

2017

Math

ELA

10%

2018

Math

0.5%

ELA

10%

2019

Math

0.5%

ELA

10%

2022

Math

0.5%

ELA

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.

How Todd County Middle School - 10 Compares

See how Todd County Middle School - 10 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

4.3/10

14th percentile in SD

Academic

1.8/10

Needs Improvement

Growth

7.7/10

Very Good

Environment

2.3/10

Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

100%

Teaching Staff

14:1 student-teacher ratio

27 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

86.6%

Location

PO Box 248, Mission, SD 57555

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Todd County Middle School - 10 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 29.7 miles away, in nearby Valentine), which scores notably higher. Additionally, White River Middle School - 04 (rated 5.8/10, 19.2 miles away, in nearby White River), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mission, see our Mission schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 29.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Todd County High School - 01 Mission	0.2 mi	471	5.2
Todd County Elementary - 16 Mission	0.3 mi	509	6.1
Resource Center - 11 Mission	0.3 mi	6	—
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 Mission	0.3 mi	39	3.3
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 Mission	0.3 mi	14	—
Rosebud Elementary - 04 Rosebud	11.1 mi	294	4.3
Lakeview Elementary - 09 Crookston	16.1 mi	40	4.2
Klein Elementary - 08 Mission	13.7 mi	6	—
O'Kreek Elementary - 14 O'Kreek	13.9 mi	20	—
White River Elementary - 02 White River	19.2 mi	164	6.5
White River High School - 01 White River	19.2 mi	118	7.2
White River Middle School - 04 White River	19.2 mi	88	5.8
St. Francis Indian School St. Francis	16.5 mi	594	—
SAPA UN CATHOLIC ACADEMY ELEMENTARY Saint Francis	16.7 mi	43	8.1
Littleburg Elementary - 12 Valentine	20.2 mi	17	—
He Dog Elementary - 05 Parmelee	20.4 mi	200	5.2
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 St. Francis	22.6 mi	60	5.7
VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Valentine	29.6 mi	287	8.5
VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOL Valentine	29.7 mi	154	8.3
VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL Valentine	29.7 mi	152	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57555 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$38,772

Median Home Value

$73,800

Median Rent

$535/mo

Population

3,530

College Educated

21.6%

Homeownership

53.3%

Poverty Rate

38.5%

Median Age

27.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Todd County Middle School - 10

What grades does Todd County Middle School - 10 serve?

Todd County Middle School - 10 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Todd County Middle School - 10?

Todd County Middle School - 10 has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Todd County Middle School - 10?

The student-teacher ratio at Todd County Middle School - 10 is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Todd County Middle School - 10 rank in SD?

Todd County Middle School - 10 ranks #495 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Todd County Middle School - 10's MySchoolScout rating?

Todd County Middle School - 10 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Todd County Middle School - 10?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Todd County Middle School - 10 has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Todd County Middle School - 10 a charter school?

No, Todd County Middle School - 10 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Todd County Middle School - 10 a Title I school?

No, Todd County Middle School - 10 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Todd County Middle School - 10?

100.0% of students at Todd County Middle School - 10 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.