McCook Central Middle School - 03

McCook Central School District 43-7
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
96 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
McCook Central Middle School, located in Salem, South Dakota, is a community-focused educational institution serving students in the middle grades. As part of the McCook Central School District, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on academic development, character building, and extracurricular involvement, the middle school strives to foster a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values of its small-town setting.

The school is dedicated to providing students with the essential tools for success through a balanced curriculum and a variety of student activities. Their official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members to stay updated on school events, academic policies, and district news. Through collaborative efforts between staff, families, and the wider Salem community, McCook Central Middle School maintains its commitment to academic excellence and student growth.
96
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    85 (88.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.2 %)
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: McCook Central School District 43-7
Phone: (605)425-2264
Website: http://www.mccookcentral.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 25
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 21
Gender Ratio