Burke Middle School - 04

Burke School District 26-2
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
73 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Burke Jr. High, located at 900 Washington St in Burke, South Dakota, serves as a key educational component of the Burke School District. As a smaller junior high institution, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescent students. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while preparing students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core curriculum subjects and the essential skills needed for continued educational success.

As part of the Burke School District, the school maintains a strong connection to the local community, promoting values of citizenship, responsibility, and personal achievement. The staff works to provide a balanced educational experience that often includes extracurricular opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests and build character outside of the traditional classroom setting. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, calendar, or district initiatives, you can visit their official website at http://www.burke.k12.sd.us.
73
Total Students
4.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    63 (86.3 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (12.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4 %)
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: Burke School District 26-2
Phone: (605)775-2645
Website: http://www.burke.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 19
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 26
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 28
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gregory Junior High - 04
Gregory School District 26-4
Charter School 77 Students
505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533 (7.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th