Big Stone City Middle School - 03

Big Stone City School District 25-1
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
19 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Big Stone City Middle School, located at 655 Walnut St in Big Stone City, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a smaller district school, it emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students receive dedicated attention from faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering both academic growth and character development, preparing its middle-grades students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and a supportive classroom atmosphere.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school plays an integral role in the tight-knit Big Stone City community. By maintaining a focus on core subjects while encouraging student participation in various activities, the institution aims to create a well-rounded experience that helps students develop critical thinking and social skills. For current information regarding school programs, academic calendars, or district policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.bigstonecity.k12.sd.us.
19
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
4.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    19 (100.0 %)
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: Big Stone City School District 25-1
Phone: (605)862-8108
Website: http://www.bigstonecity.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Milbank Middle School - 02
Milbank School District 25-4
Charter School 229 Students
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252 (9.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th