Garretson Middle School - 03

Garretson School District 49-4
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
89 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Garretson Middle School, located at 505 2nd St in Garretson, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Garretson School District. As a dedicated middle-level institution, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes academic growth while promoting the social and emotional well-being of its students, preparing them for the challenges of secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Garretson School District, which prioritizes community involvement, student engagement, and excellence in academics and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a connection to the district’s official website, the school ensures that parents, students, and community members remain informed about school calendars, administrative updates, and educational resources. As a pillar of the small-town Garretson community, the middle school is committed to nurturing a well-rounded student body in a collaborative and structured academic setting.
89
Total Students
7.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    80 (89.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (6.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.4 %)
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: Garretson School District 49-4
Phone: (605)594-3452
Website: http://www.garretson.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
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 27
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Charter School 729 Students
700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005 (9.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th