George McGovern Middle School -09

www.sf.k12.sd.us

719 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George McGovern Middle School, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the Sioux Falls School District. Named after the prominent South Dakota politician and former U.S. Senator, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students in the middle school grades. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while promoting social and personal development during their formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By leveraging resources provided by the broader Sioux Falls School District, George McGovern Middle School focuses on integrating technology and modern pedagogical strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, striving to instill the values of citizenship and academic excellence in all of its students.

719

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George McGovern Middle School -09
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	197
Black	93
Asian	13
Two or More	74
American Indian	44

White
298 (41.4 %)
Hispanic
197 (27.4 %)
Black
93 (12.9 %)
Two or More
74 (10.3 %)
American Indian
44 (6.1 %)
Asian
13 (1.8 %)

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:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)367-4440
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* 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 6 231

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 231