Georgia Morse Middle School - 02

Pierre School District 32-2
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
684 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Georgia Morse Middle School (GMMS), located in Pierre, South Dakota, serves as the primary middle school for the Pierre School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses that help young learners explore their interests and develop essential social skills during these formative years.

As part of the Pierre School District, GMMS emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded students. The school focuses on creating a culture of respect and responsibility, utilizing its central location in the state capital to provide students with a stable and focused educational setting. Through a combination of core academics, athletic programs, and student organizations, Georgia Morse Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigorous expectations of secondary education while maintaining a focus on individual student growth and success.
684
Total Students
41.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    475 (69.4 %)
  • American Indian
    99 (14.5 %)
  • Two or More
    73 (10.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.6 %)
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: Pierre School District 32-2
Phone: (605)773-7330
Website: http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 6 227
Grade 7 239
Grade 8 218
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Stanley County Middle School - 02
Stanley County School District 57-1
Charter School 86 Students
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532 (1.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th