Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Douglas Middle School - 01 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 28% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Middle School - 01's student population of 623 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Douglas Middle School - 01 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 Douglas Middle School - 01 is 0.59, 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
#490 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
9%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Douglas School District 51-1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Middle School - 01's ranking?
Douglas Middle School - 01 is ranked #490 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Douglas Middle School - 01 often compared to?
Douglas Middle School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Douglas High School - 03, Vandenberg Elementary - 02, East Middle School - 30 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Douglas Middle School - 01?
623 students attend Douglas Middle School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Douglas Middle School - 01 students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Middle School - 01?
Douglas Middle School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Douglas Middle School - 01 offer ?
Douglas Middle School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Middle School - 01 part of?
Douglas Middle School - 01 is part of Douglas School District 51-1.
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