Enrollment
100
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Martin, SD
Bennett County Middle School - 06
Federal NCES profile for Bennett County Middle School - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460624001015
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett County Middle School - 06 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Martin · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett County Middle School - 06 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett County Middle School - 06 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Martin, SD.
School address
District: Bennett County School District 03-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460624001015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+247% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennett County Middle School - 06 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennett County Middle School - 06
Bennett County Middle School - 06 is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Martin, South Dakota, enrolling 100 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 247% above the South Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 100 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (55%) and Two or More (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 64.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 29 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 100 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bennett County School District 03-1 also operates Martin Elementary - 03 (217 students) and Bennett County High School - 01 (125 students) alongside Bennett County Middle School - 06.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bennett County Middle School - 06 compares
Bennett County Middle School - 06 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,209
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 55.0%
Two or More 22.0%
White 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Bennett County Middle School - 06 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennett County School District 03-1, which includes Bennett County Middle School - 06.
$14,209
Per student
+5%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 23.8%
Federal 64.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bennett County Middle School - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett County High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett County Middle School - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~100 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bennett County Middle School - 06
How many students attend Bennett County Middle School - 06?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 has 100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Martin, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett County Middle School - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett County Middle School - 06 is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennett County Middle School - 06?
100.0% of students at Bennett County Middle School - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett County Middle School - 06?
The largest demographic group at Bennett County Middle School - 06 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 55.0% of enrollment, in Martin, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett County Middle School - 06?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bennett County Middle School - 06 rank among public schools in Martin?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett County Middle School - 06 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Martin, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Martin on the city page.
Is Bennett County Middle School - 06 a good school?
Bennett County Middle School - 06 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bennett County School District 03-1?
Besides Bennett County Middle School - 06, Bennett County School District 03-1 also operates Martin Elementary - 03 (217 students) and Bennett County High School - 01 (125 students). See the Bennett County School District 03-1 district page for the complete list.
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