DE SMET MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03

De Smet Middle School - 03 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the De Smet School District 38-2 school district, located in De Smet, SD with about 59 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, De Smet Middle School - 03 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

De Smet Middle School, located at 405 3rd St SW in De Smet, South Dakota, serves as a core component of the De Smet School District. Situated in a community with deep historical roots—most notably as the hometown of author Laura Ingalls Wilder—the school fosters a small-town educational environment that emphasizes student growth, community connection, and core academic development for middle-level learners.

As part of a K-12 system, the middle school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and local initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the De Smet school community, the middle school aims to equip students with the foundational skills and social maturity necessary for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact De Smet Middle School - 03 at (605) 854-3423 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.