Jones County Middle School - 04

Jones County School District 37-3
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
54 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Jones County Middle School, located at 404 Jackson in Murdo, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the Jones County School District. As a smaller, rural school, it provides a focused learning environment tailored to the unique needs of middle-grade students in the local community. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and supportive faculty.

The school operates as part of the broader Jones County school system, which emphasizes community involvement and the values of a small-town educational experience. By maintaining a centralized presence in Murdo, the middle school acts as a hub for local youth, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for student engagement. Those interested in more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or school policies can visit their official website at http://jonesco.k12.sd.us.
54
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    44 (81.5 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (11.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (5.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (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: Jones County School District 37-3
Phone: (605)669-2258
Website: http://jonesco.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 5 12
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 14
Gender Ratio