Baltic Middle School - 03

www.balticschool.org

129 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Baltic Middle School, located at 1 Bulldog Ave in Baltic, South Dakota, serves as a core component of the Baltic School District. As a smaller educational institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The middle school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and the personal development of its students during their formative adolescent years.

The school operates under the "Baltic Bulldogs" identity, which encourages school spirit and a strong sense of belonging among the student body. Through its official website, the district maintains open communication with families regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By balancing core curriculum requirements with a community-focused approach, Baltic Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success while maintaining the close-knit, friendly atmosphere characteristic of its South Dakota setting.

129

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baltic Middle School - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	10
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

White
109 (84.5 %)
Hispanic
10 (7.8 %)
Two or More
6 (4.7 %)
American Indian
3 (2.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltic School District 49-1
Phone:	(605)529-5461
Website:	http://www.balticschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 50