Bennett County Middle School - 06

Bennett County School District 03-1
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
111 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bennett County Junior High, located in Martin, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Bennett County School District. As a middle school-level institution, it focuses on bridging the academic and developmental gap between elementary education and high school, providing a structured environment designed to support the unique needs of early adolescents. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community that emphasizes core academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and student engagement within the local region.

Operating under the broader Bennett County School District, the junior high benefits from a curriculum aligned with state standards while maintaining a strong connection to the local community. The school works to prepare its students for future academic success by offering a variety of educational opportunities and extracurricular activities. By leveraging the resources of the district, Bennett County Junior High aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to develop their skills, confidence, and readiness for the challenges of high school.
111
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    51 (45.9 %)
  • White
    27 (24.3 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (22.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (7.2 %)
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: Bennett County School District 03-1
Phone: (605)685-6330
Website: http://www.bennettco.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
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 41
Grade 7 37
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio