Very Good
#147 of 574 schools in SD
Top 25% in state
Yankton Middle School - 02
Middle School · Yankton School District 63-3
PO Box 738, Yankton, SD 57078
Enrollment
613
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
613
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#147 of 574
In Yankton
#1 of 6
public schools
In district
#1 of 6
Yankton School District 63-3
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Yankton Middle School - 02
Middle School in Yankton · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Yankton Middle School - 02
Yankton Middle School - 02 is a public middle school in Yankton, SD, part of Yankton School District 63-3. Yankton Middle School - 02 serves approximately 613 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Yankton Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Yankton Middle School - 02 show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- SD avg 6.0
Score Breakdown
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Yankton Middle School - 02 — Students at Yankton Middle School - 02 score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 16 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 9.7/10.
How Yankton Middle School - 02 Compares
See how Yankton Middle School - 02 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 738, Yankton, SD 57078
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yankton Middle School - 02 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. WYNOT MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.5/10, 14.9 miles away, in nearby Wynot), a more accessible option. Additionally, Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03 (rated 3.8/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby Gayville), a more accessible option. For more schools in Yankton, see our Yankton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Beadle Elementary - 03 Yankton | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Stewart Elementary - 05 Yankton | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| MISSOURI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Yankton | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Webster Elementary - 06 Yankton | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| SACRED HEART MIDDLE SCHOOL - Yankton | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Lincoln Elementary - 04 Yankton | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Yankton High School - 01 Yankton | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Yankton | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
| CROFTON HIGH SCHOOL Crofton | 12.1 mi | 7.3 |
| CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crofton | 12.4 mi | 7.3 |
| ST ROSE OF LIMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crofton | 12.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Gayville-Volin High School - 01 Gayville | 10.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 Gayville | 10.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03 Gayville | 10.8 mi | 3.8 |
| EAST AND WEST CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hartington | 13.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 Menno | 15.5 mi | — |
| WYNOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wynot | 14.9 mi | 5.0 |
| WYNOT HIGH SCHOOL Wynot | 14.9 mi | 6.8 |
| WYNOT MIDDLE SCHOOL Wynot | 14.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 Wakonda | 16.0 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57078 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,395
Median Home Value
$213,300
Median Rent
$777/mo
Population
20,547
College Educated
28.9%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
13.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Median Age
42.3
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| Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 Harrisburg, SD | 7.5 |
| Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 Brandon, SD | 7.2 |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 Rapid City, SD | 7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yankton Middle School - 02
What grades does Yankton Middle School - 02 serve?
Yankton Middle School - 02 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Yankton Middle School - 02?
Yankton Middle School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yankton Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Yankton Middle School - 02 is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yankton Middle School - 02 rank in SD?
Yankton Middle School - 02 ranks #147 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Yankton Middle School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Yankton Middle School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Yankton Middle School - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yankton Middle School - 02 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Yankton Middle School - 02 a charter school?
No, Yankton Middle School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yankton Middle School - 02 a Title I school?
No, Yankton Middle School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yankton Middle School - 02?
37.2% of students at Yankton 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
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Yankton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (605) 665-2419
Resources & Links
District
Yankton School District 63-3- District Enrollment
- 3,086
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,904
- District Rank
- #1 of 6
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