McLaughlin Middle School - 03
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025McLaughlin, South Dakota 57642 · McLaughlin School District 15-2
#102 of 102 middle schools in South Dakota
#15066 of 15,369 nationally
About McLaughlin Middle School - 03
McLaughlin Middle School - 03 is a public middle located in McLaughlin, in the McLaughlin School District 15-2 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 85 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 10.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 102nd of 102 ranked middle schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 85.
There are 3 schools in McLaughlin; McLaughlin Middle School - 03 ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McLaughlin Middle School - 03 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McLaughlin Middle School - 03
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public middle schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04
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85 students
Ipswich Middle School - 04
Ipswich · Public middle · Grades 6–8
85 students
McCook Central Middle School - 03
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84 students
Lyman Middle School - 02
Presho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Scotland Middle School - 05
Scotland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
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Warner Middle School - 03
Warner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is McLaughlin Middle School - 03 a good school?
McLaughlin Middle School - 03 has a Success Index (US) of 10.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #102 of 102 in South Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McLaughlin Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
McLaughlin Middle School - 03 ranks #102 of 102 middle schools in South Dakota and #15066 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McLaughlin Middle School - 03?
McLaughlin Middle School - 03 had 85 students in 2025.
Is McLaughlin Middle School - 03 a elementary school or a high school?
McLaughlin Middle School - 03 is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McLaughlin Middle School - 03?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of McLaughlin Middle School - 03; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.