Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03

Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
109 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Platte-Geddes Jr. High, located in Platte, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Platte-Geddes School District. Situated at 400 Illinois Ave, the school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The institution focuses on fostering both personal growth and academic excellence, preparing its pupils for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and a strong sense of community typical of South Dakota’s smaller educational systems.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student involvement in various extracurricular activities and local initiatives. By leveraging its role within the Platte-Geddes community, the school aims to instill core values and social responsibility in its student body. Those interested in specific academic calendars, faculty contact information, or district policies can find comprehensive resources on the official school website at http://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us.
109
Total Students
7.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    95 (87.2 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (8.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
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: Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Phone: (605)337-3391
Website: http://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 33
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio