Tea Area Middle School - 02

www.teaschools.k12.sd.us

563 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tea Area Middle School, located at 500 W Brian St in Tea, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for students in the growing Tea Area School District. As a middle school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and social development. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by providing a structured curriculum and a variety of opportunities to explore their interests within a supportive community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Tea Area School District, which emphasizes excellence in academics, activities, and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, the middle school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong connections with the local Tea community. Families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and specific academic programs can find comprehensive resources on the official district website at http://www.teaschools.k12.sd.us.

563

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tea Area Middle School - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	27
Black	19
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	8

White
480 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.8 %)
Two or More
27 (4.8 %)
Black
19 (3.4 %)
American Indian
8 (1.4 %)
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:	Tea Area School District 41-5
Phone:	(605)498-2700
Website:	http://www.teaschools.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 179

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 188