HARRISBURG SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03

Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Harrisburg School District 41-2 school district, located in Harrisburg, SD with about 397 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 30 teachers, Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 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.

Harrisburg South Middle School, located at 600 S. Cliff Ave in Harrisburg, South Dakota, serves as a key academic institution within the Harrisburg School District 41-2. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and student engagement, the school prepares its youth for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of a rapidly growing district, Harrisburg South Middle School leverages modern resources and a collaborative community approach to promote student success. The school maintains a strong focus on building meaningful relationships between staff, students, and families, ensuring that every learner feels a sense of belonging. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusivity, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded, and productive members of the local community.

For more information, contact Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 at (605) 743-2567 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
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HARRISBURG SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03 is a public Title I school in Harrisburg, SD with about 397 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
397
Teachers:
30.12
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 397 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRISBURG SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL - 03 is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.9%
Two or more races
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
2.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.