Castlewood Middle School - 03

Castlewood School District 28-1
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
75 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Castlewood Jr. High, located at 310 E Harry St in Castlewood, South Dakota, is part of the Castlewood School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive middle-level educational environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary instruction and high school preparation. As a smaller institution within the state, it emphasizes a close-knit academic atmosphere where students receive individualized attention to help them navigate the transition into their formative adolescent years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Castlewood School District, which is committed to academic excellence and preparing students for future success. By utilizing the resources available on their district website (http://www.castlewood.k12.sd.us), families can stay informed about school policies, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a central fixture in the Castlewood community, the junior high works to foster both scholastic achievement and personal growth within a rural, collaborative setting.
75
Total Students
4.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    71 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.7 %)
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: Castlewood School District 28-1
Phone: (605)793-2497
Website: http://www.castlewood.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
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 21
Grade 7 27
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio