Serving 188 students in grades 5-8, Flandreau Middle School - 03 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flandreau Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Flandreau Middle School - 03's student population of 188 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Flandreau Middle School - 03 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 Flandreau Middle School - 03 is 0.71, which is more 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
#540 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
28%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
42%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Flandreau Middle School - 03's ranking?
Flandreau Middle School - 03 is ranked #540 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Flandreau Middle School - 03?
188 students attend Flandreau Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Flandreau Middle School - 03 students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flandreau Middle School - 03?
Flandreau Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flandreau Middle School - 03 offer ?
Flandreau Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Flandreau Middle School - 03 part of?
Flandreau Middle School - 03 is part of Flandreau School District 50-3.
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