Serving 633 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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- 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
Top Rankings
Douglas Middle School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Douglas Middle School - 01's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 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 0.55, 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
2%
3%
White
65%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 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?
633 students attend Douglas Middle School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Douglas Middle School - 01 students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Middle School - 01?
Douglas Middle School - 01 has a student ration of 14:1, 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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