For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 66 students in 57461, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in 57461, SD is Northwestern Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
黑料网官网 middle schools in zipcode 57461 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57461, SD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57461, SD 黑料网官网 Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Middle School - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 57461, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 57461, SD include Northwestern Middle School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in 57461?
2 public middle schools are located in 57461.
What is the racial composition of students in 57461?
57461 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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