Lyman Middle School - 02

Lyman School District 42-1
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57544
83 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lyman Middle School, located in Kennebec, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the Lyman School District. As a smaller, rural school, it focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for students in the middle grades. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while emphasizing community values, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for the transition to high school.

The school operates as part of the broader Lyman School District infrastructure, utilizing local resources to offer a curriculum that meets state educational standards. By maintaining a connection to the small-town community of Kennebec, the middle school encourages student participation in both extracurricular activities and core academic programs. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar for student development and educational outreach within the region.
83
Total Students
6.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    45 (54.2 %)
  • American Indian
    33 (39.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (6.0 %)
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: Lyman School District 42-1
Phone: (605)869-2579
Website: http://www.lyman.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 32
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio