SPEARFISH MIDDLE SCHOOL - 05

Spearfish Middle School - 05 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Spearfish School District 40-2 school district, located in Spearfish, SD with about 587 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Spearfish Middle School - 05 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Spearfish Middle School, located at 1600 N Canyon in Spearfish, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for the local community within the Spearfish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core subjects and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader Spearfish school system, the middle school focuses on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty. The school’s digital presence through the district website provides families with essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and community resources. Through its commitment to excellence in education, Spearfish Middle School plays a pivotal role in the personal and academic growth of the region's youth, striving to create well-rounded individuals ready to contribute to their community.

For more information, contact Spearfish Middle School - 05 at (605) 717-1215 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 N Canyon
Spearfish, SD 57783
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SPEARFISH MIDDLE SCHOOL - 05 is a public Title I school in Spearfish, SD with about 587 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
587
Teachers:
37.34
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 587 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPEARFISH MIDDLE SCHOOL - 05 is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
85.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.