Selby Middle School - 03

Selby Area School District 62-5
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
37 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Selby Jr. High, located at 108 E Dakota St in Selby, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the Selby Area School District, the school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical middle school years by fostering both academic growth and personal development. Its location in a small, close-knit rural community allows for a focused learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff.

The school operates as a central hub for local youth, emphasizing the importance of foundational literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Selby Jr. High strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond. The institution remains committed to the values of the Selby area, aiming to provide a high-quality education that addresses the unique needs of students in a rural South Dakota setting.
37
Total Students
3.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    34 (91.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (5.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.7 %)
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: Selby Area School District 62-5
Phone: (605)649-7818
Website: http://www.selby.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 6
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 10
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 12
Gender Ratio