Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04

7 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Aurora Plains Academy Middle School is a specialized educational facility located in Plankinton, South Dakota. As part of a residential treatment and therapeutic setting, the school focuses on providing academic instruction tailored to students who require a highly structured and supportive environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while remaining flexible enough to accommodate the unique emotional and behavioral needs of its student population.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to development, integrating academic progress with individualized behavioral programming. By maintaining a small, personalized setting, Aurora Plains Academy aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, build resilience, and develop the necessary skills to successfully transition back into traditional school settings or post-secondary opportunities. The facility serves as a vital component of the academy's broader mission to provide a safe, therapeutic space for student growth and long-term success.

Total Students

1.4

Full-Time Teachers

5.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
American Indian	3

White
4 (57.1 %)
American Indian
3 (42.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plankinton School District 01-1
Phone:	(605)942-5437
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 3