Serving 144 students in grades 6-8, Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02's student population of 144 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02's ranking?
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 is ranked #356 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02?
144 students attend Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02?
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 offer ?
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 part of?
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 is part of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1.
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