HARDING COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03

Harding County Middle School - 03 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Harding County School District 31-1 school district, located in Buffalo, SD with about 37 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 4 teachers, Harding County Middle School - 03 has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Harding County Middle School, located in Buffalo, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational pillar for the rural students of Harding County. Operating as part of the Harding County School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school provides a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention, fostering a close-knit atmosphere that connects the classroom experience to the values and needs of the local community.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school while promoting well-rounded development. Through their official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, academic updates, and information on district activities. Ultimately, Harding County Middle School functions as a cornerstone of Buffalo, dedicated to nurturing the potential of its students in a supportive, regional setting.

For more information, contact Harding County Middle School - 03 at (605) 375-3241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
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HARDING COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03 is a public Title I school in Buffalo, SD with about 37 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
37
Teachers:
4.75
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 schoolwide school
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 37 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARDING COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03 is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.7%

Female
43.2%
Male
56.8%

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.