Andes Central Middle School - 04

Andes Central School District 11-1
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
62 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Andes Central Jr. High, located at 400 School St in Lake Andes, South Dakota, serves as a key educational component of the Andes Central School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to supporting students during the pivotal middle school years, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school plays an integral role in the small, tight-knit community of Lake Andes, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, academic development, and community engagement.

The institution operates under the broader mission of the Andes Central School District, which strives to provide quality educational opportunities to the youth of the region. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum while fostering social and emotional development, the junior high works to prepare its students for future academic success. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student life and local educational initiatives, reflecting the district’s ongoing commitment to excellence and accessibility in rural South Dakota education.
62
Total Students
7.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    34 (54.8 %)
  • White
    12 (19.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (19.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (6.5 %)
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: Andes Central School District 11-1
Phone: (605)487-5207
Website: http://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 16
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 25
Gender Ratio