Stanley County Middle School - 02

Stanley County School District 57-1
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
86 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Stanley County Middle School, located in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for students in the region. As part of the Stanley County School District, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school emphasizes foundational learning while preparing students for the transition to high school, often leveraging its location in the capital area to provide a focused and community-oriented educational experience.

The school’s website reflects a dedication to keeping parents, students, and the community informed through various resources, including academic schedules, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and maintaining strong communication, Stanley County Middle School works to cultivate a collaborative culture where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and participate in the broader school community.
86
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    68 (79.1 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (9.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.2 %)
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: Stanley County School District 57-1
Phone: (605)223-7743
Website: http://www.stanleycounty.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
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 31
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
Pierre School District 32-2
Charter School 684 Students
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501 (1.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th