JONES COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 04
Jones County Middle School - 04 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jones County School District 37-3 school district, located in Murdo, SD with about 65 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 5 teachers, Jones County Middle School - 04 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Jones County Middle School, located at 404 Jackson in Murdo, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the Jones County School District. As a smaller, rural school, it provides a focused learning environment tailored to the unique needs of middle-grade students in the local community. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and supportive faculty.
The school operates as part of the broader Jones County school system, which emphasizes community involvement and the values of a small-town educational experience. By maintaining a centralized presence in Murdo, the middle school acts as a hub for local youth, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for student engagement. Those interested in more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or school policies can visit their official website at http://jonesco.k12.sd.us.
For more information, contact Jones County Middle School - 04 at (605) 669-2258 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
http://jonesco.k12.sd.us
JONES COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 04 is a public Title I school in Murdo, SD with about 65 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jones County School District 37-3
- Total Students:
- 65
- Teachers:
- 5.43
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 65 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JONES COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 04 is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Two or more races
- 15.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 9.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.