Serving 32 students in grades 6-8, Edmunds Central 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02's student population of 32 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Edmunds Central Raiders & North Central Thunder
School Rankings
Edmunds Central 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 Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 is 0.28, 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
#480 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Edmunds Central Middle School - 02's ranking?
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 is ranked #480 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Edmunds Central Middle School - 02?
32 students attend Edmunds Central Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmunds Central Middle School - 02?
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 offer ?
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 part of?
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 is part of Edmunds Central School District 22-5.
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