Harding County Middle School - 03

Harding County School District 31-1
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
60 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Harding County Middle School, located in Buffalo, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational pillar for the rural students of Harding County. Operating as part of the Harding County School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school provides a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention, fostering a close-knit atmosphere that connects the classroom experience to the values and needs of the local community.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school while promoting well-rounded development. Through their official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, academic updates, and information on district activities. Ultimately, Harding County Middle School functions as a cornerstone of Buffalo, dedicated to nurturing the potential of its students in a supportive, regional setting.
60
Total Students
3.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (95.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.7 %)
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: Harding County School District 31-1
Phone: (605)375-3241
Website: http://hardingcounty.k12.sd.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 23
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 18
Gender Ratio