- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bennett County Middle School - 06 held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 460624001015 · Martin, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Elementary - 03 (217 students)
Bennett County Middle School - 06 held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Bennett County Middle School - 06 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Element
Martin Elementary - 03
217 students
- Bennett County
Bennett County High School - 01
125 students
- This school
Bennett County Middle School - 06
100 students
What this shows Bennett County Middle School - 06 reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett County Middle School - 06 compares
Bennett County Middle School - 06 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
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.
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
District finance for Bennett County School District 03-1 reports $15,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~100 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.