Northwestern Middle School - 02

Northwestern Area School District 56-7
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
59 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Northwestern Middle School, located in Mellette, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Northwestern Area School District, the school is committed to providing a supportive and rigorous learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a smaller school atmosphere, the institution is able to foster strong connections between students, faculty, and families, ensuring that each student receives the individual attention necessary to succeed as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, utilizing the resources of the broader Northwestern district to provide a well-rounded experience. Through its dedicated faculty and community-oriented approach, Northwestern Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and lifelong learning. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news can be found on their official website at [http://www.northwestern.k12.sd.us](http://www.northwestern.k12.sd.us).
59
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    56 (94.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Phone: (605)887-3467
Website: http://www.northwestern.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
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 12
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 25
Gender Ratio