Middle Schools in Beresford School District 61-2

Beresford School District 61-2 in South Dakota has one middle school, Beresford Middle School - 03, which serves grades 6-8. The school's performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics is consistently below the Beresford School District 61-2 and state averages, with only 27.68% of students proficient or better in ELA and 17.61% in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year.

Additionally, Beresford Middle School - 03 has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7% compared to the state average. The school's performance in Science for 8th grade was slightly better, with 31.15% of students proficient or better, but still below the district and state averages. The school's declining academic performance over the past three years and higher chronic absenteeism rate suggest that the school may be facing challenges that need to be addressed by the school's leadership and the district.

While the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 16.09%, the school's overall performance and the potential socioeconomic factors impacting the student population indicate that the school may need additional support and resources to improve student outcomes. The district should closely examine the factors contributing to the school's struggles and develop targeted strategies to help Beresford Middle School - 03 improve its academic performance and attendance rates.