Florence Middle School - 03

Florence School District 14-1
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
71 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Florence Middle School, located at 515 Main Ave in Florence, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the Florence School District. As a middle school, it focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of students during their adolescent years. The school is committed to fostering a community-oriented environment that prioritizes student engagement and foundational learning.

By maintaining a dedicated online presence at http://www.florence.k12.sd.us, the school provides parents, students, and community members with essential resources, updates, and information regarding their curriculum and extracurricular activities. The institution plays a vital role in the small-town fabric of Florence, aiming to equip its students with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed as they progress toward secondary education and beyond.
71
Total Students
5.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    68 (95.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Florence School District 14-1
Phone: (605)758-2412
Website: http://www.florence.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 19
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 28
Gender Ratio