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De Smet Middle School - 03
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
405 3rd St SW, De Smet, SD 57231 · (605) 854-3423 · Part of De Smet School District 38-2
Students
91
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
25%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about De Smet Middle School - 03
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 5 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 30% since 2020
- Next stop for Bancroft kids: De Smet High School - 01
On the path
Where Bancroft kids come from and go next.
PK–5Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02in De Smet
6–8De Smet Middle School - 03You are here
9–12De Smet High School - 01in De Smet
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 52.3%
Location
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405 3rd St SW, De Smet
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 628
Grade 730
Grade 833
Enrollment over time
70’20
79’21
82’22
86’23
91’24
Up 30% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 90%Hispanic 5%Black 2%Two or more races 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.