Canistota Middle School - 03

Canistota School District 43-1
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
60 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Canistota Middle School, located in Canistota, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Canistota School District. As a small-town educational institution, it focuses on providing a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for students in the middle grades. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, character development, and a sense of belonging, leveraging its intimate size to ensure that students receive personalized attention from staff and faculty.

The school operates with a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, families can stay connected with school events, policies, and academic calendars. Overall, Canistota Middle School functions as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing student success and school spirit within the broader context of the South Dakota public education system.
60
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    55 (91.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Canistota School District 43-1
Phone: (605)296-3458
Website: http://www.canistota.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 20
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Montrose Middle School - 03
Montrose School District 43-2
Charter School 57 Students
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th