McLaughlin Middle School - 03

McLaughlin School District 15-2
701 Main
McLaughlin, SD 57642
74 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
McLaughlin Middle School, located in the town of McLaughlin, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the McLaughlin School District. Situated on South Main Street, the school provides academic programming for students in the middle grade levels, acting as a bridge between elementary education and high school. The school operates within a unique geographical and cultural context, serving the local community and the surrounding area within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.

As part of the broader McLaughlin School District, the middle school is committed to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards. The school’s digital presence and administrative operations are integrated into the district's website, which offers resources for parents, students, and community members. Through its commitment to local education, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic development of the youth in this South Dakota community.
74
Total Students
9.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
114.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    72 (97.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4 %)
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: McLaughlin School District 15-2
Phone: (605)823-4484
Website: http://www.mclaughlin.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 85
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 24
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 28
Gender Ratio