PLATTE - GEDDES JR. HIGH - 03
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 school district, located in Platte, SD with about 65 students offering grade levels from 7th 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, Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 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.
Platte-Geddes Jr. High, located in Platte, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Platte-Geddes School District. Situated at 400 Illinois Ave, the school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The institution focuses on fostering both personal growth and academic excellence, preparing its pupils for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and a strong sense of community typical of South Dakota’s smaller educational systems.
Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student involvement in various extracurricular activities and local initiatives. By leveraging its role within the Platte-Geddes community, the school aims to instill core values and social responsibility in its student body. Those interested in specific academic calendars, faculty contact information, or district policies can find comprehensive resources on the official school website at http://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us.
For more information, contact Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 at (605) 337-3391 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
PLATTE - GEDDES JR. HIGH - 03 is a public Title I school in Platte, SD with about 65 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
- Total Students:
- 65
- Teachers:
- 4.67
- 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
* 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 PLATTE - GEDDES JR. HIGH - 03 is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.6%
- 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.