Leola Jr. High - 03

Leola School District 44-2
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
25 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Leola Middle School, located in the small community of Leola, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Leola School District. As a small-town institution, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students receive personalized attention. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary fundamentals and high school readiness, emphasizing core academic subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that reflect the values and spirit of the local community.

Because the school operates within a rural district, it plays a vital role in the social and academic development of the area's youth. The administration and faculty strive to maintain high educational standards, utilizing the district's resources to ensure students are prepared for their future academic endeavors. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Leola Middle School aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed both within their local community and beyond.
25
Total Students
3.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    22 (88.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (8.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.0 %)
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: Leola School District 44-2
Phone: (605)439-3477
Website: http://www.leola.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 6
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 6
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 10
Gender Ratio