Stagebarn Middle School - 10

www.meade.k12.sd.us

457 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Stagebarn Middle School, located in Summerset, South Dakota, is a key component of the Meade School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a growing community, providing a bridge between the elementary and high school levels. The facility is modern and designed to support a wide range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities aimed at the developmental needs of early adolescents.

Academically, Stagebarn focuses on fostering a collaborative learning environment that prepares students for the transition to Sturgis Brown High School. The school emphasizes character development alongside core curriculum subjects, often integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student engagement. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and student-centered growth, Stagebarn Middle School strives to provide a supportive educational foundation for the youth of the Summerset and Meade County area.

457

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stagebarn Middle School - 10
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	22
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	15

White
392 (85.8 %)
Two or More
24 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.8 %)
American Indian
15 (3.3 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Meade School District 46-1
Phone:	(605)787-4172
Website:	http://www.meade.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 5 104

Grade 6 120

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 118