Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02

www.lead-deadwood.k12.sd.us

159 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lead-Deadwood Middle School, located in the historic community of Lead, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the middle grades. As part of the Lead-Deadwood School District, the school is situated in the scenic Black Hills region, an area deeply rooted in mining history and cultural heritage. The institution focuses on fostering both academic growth and social development during the pivotal transition years between elementary school and high school, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with opportunities for student engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Lead-Deadwood Middle School strives to create a supportive environment that encourages critical thinking, responsibility, and community involvement. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering insights into its academic programming, extracurricular activities, and commitment to the success of every student within the local district.

159

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	9
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

White
142 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
9 (5.7 %)
Two or More
5 (3.1 %)
American Indian
3 (1.9 %)

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:	Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
Phone:	(605)717-3898
Website:	http://www.lead-deadwood.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 51

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 60