B+
Northwestern Middle School - 02
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8Virtual
221 3rd St, Mellette, SD 57461 · (605) 887-3467 · Part of Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Students
56
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
16%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Northwestern Middle School - 02
- Reading / language arts 15 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 52.3%
Location
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221 3rd St, Mellette
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 615
Grade 724
Grade 817
Enrollment over time
64’20
73’21
59’22
59’23
56’24
Down 12.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 89%Hispanic 5%American Indian/Alaska Native 4%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.