GEORGIA MORSE MIDDLE SCHOOL - 02
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is a public middle school that is part of the Pierre School District 32-2 school district, located in Pierre, SD with about 631 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Georgia Morse Middle School (GMMS), located in Pierre, South Dakota, serves as the primary middle school for the Pierre School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses that help young learners explore their interests and develop essential social skills during these formative years.
As part of the Pierre School District, GMMS emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded students. The school focuses on creating a culture of respect and responsibility, utilizing its central location in the state capital to provide students with a stable and focused educational setting. Through a combination of core academics, athletic programs, and student organizations, Georgia Morse Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigorous expectations of secondary education while maintaining a focus on individual student growth and success.
For more information, contact Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 at (605) 773-7330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us
GEORGIA MORSE MIDDLE SCHOOL - 02 is a public school in Pierre, SD with about 631 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pierre School District 32-2
- Total Students:
- 631
- Teachers:
- 38.6
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 631 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGIA MORSE MIDDLE SCHOOL - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.