Serving 111 students in grades 6-8, Mobridge 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mobridge Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mobridge Middle School - 02's student population of 111 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Mobridge 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 Mobridge Middle School - 02 is 0.62, 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
#356 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
38%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
49%
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
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Mobridge Middle School - 02's ranking?
Mobridge Middle School - 02 is ranked #356 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mobridge Middle School - 02?
111 students attend Mobridge Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mobridge Middle School - 02 students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mobridge Middle School - 02?
Mobridge Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mobridge Middle School - 02 offer ?
Mobridge Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mobridge Middle School - 02 part of?
Mobridge Middle School - 02 is part of Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 School District.
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