Serving 523 students in grades 6-8, Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08's student population of 523 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is 0.37, 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
#180 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
5%
3%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
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 Harrisburg North Middle School - 08's ranking?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is ranked #180 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 often compared to?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08is often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School - 04, Edison Middle School - 06 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg North Middle School - 08?
523 students attend Harrisburg North Middle School - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg North Middle School - 08?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 offer ?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 part of?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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