BERESFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03

Beresford Middle School - 03 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Beresford School District 61-2 school district, located in Beresford, SD with about 172 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Beresford Middle School - 03 has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Beresford Middle School, located at 205 W Maple St in Beresford, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Beresford School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students during their adolescent years. The school fosters a community-centered environment that emphasizes student growth, responsible citizenship, and academic achievement within the rural South Dakota landscape.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Beresford School District, which strives to provide rigorous educational opportunities while maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. By utilizing the resources found on their official website (http://www.beresford.k12.sd.us), students, parents, and community members can stay informed about curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Beresford Middle School remains committed to preparing its students for future success by balancing traditional instruction with modern learning practices.

For more information, contact Beresford Middle School - 03 at (605) 763-2139 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

205 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
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BERESFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03 is a public Title I school in Beresford, SD with about 172 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
172
Teachers:
8.64
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 172 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BERESFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03 is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
44.2%
Male
55.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.