SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

1999 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201

www.gfschools.org

549 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Middle School, located at 1999 47th Ave S in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is a prominent educational institution within the Grand Forks Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the early adolescent years. The facility serves as a central hub for the local community, providing a structured setting where students are encouraged to engage in a diverse range of learning opportunities.

The school’s mission is closely aligned with the broader goals of the Grand Forks Public Schools system, which emphasizes excellence, equity, and preparation for future academic success. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, South Middle School aims to support the holistic growth of its student body. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty resources, the district maintains an informative online portal at http://www.gfschools.org.

549

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	44
Black	58
Asian	33
Two or More	64
American Indian	11

White
339 (61.7 %)
Two or More
64 (11.7 %)
Black
58 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.0 %)
Asian
33 (6.0 %)
American Indian
11 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)746-2345
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 176

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 195