- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beresford, SD
Beresford Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Beresford Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460636000051
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beresford Middle School - 03 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Beresford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beresford Middle School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beresford Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beresford, SD.
School address
District: Beresford School District 61-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460636000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Beresford Middle School - 03 shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 460636000051 · Beresford, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 13.9:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Beresford Elementary - 02 (273 students)
Beresford Middle School - 03 shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Beresford Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beresford Elem
Beresford Elementary - 02
273 students
- Beresford High
Beresford High School - 01
222 students
- This school
Beresford Middle School - 03
153 students
What this shows Beresford Middle School - 03 reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beresford Middle School - 03 compares
Beresford Middle School - 03 is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 50% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Beresford Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Beresford School District 61-2 reports $11,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beresford Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beresford High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beresford Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beresford Middle School - 03
How many students attend Beresford Middle School - 03?
Beresford Middle School - 03 has 153 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beresford, SD. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beresford Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Beresford Middle School - 03 is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beresford Middle School - 03?
14.4% of students at Beresford Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beresford Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Beresford Middle School - 03 is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Beresford, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beresford Middle School - 03?
Beresford Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beresford Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Beresford?
By Resource Investment Index, Beresford Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beresford, 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 Beresford School District 61-2?
Besides Beresford Middle School - 03, Beresford School District 61-2 also operates Beresford Elementary - 02 (273 students) and Beresford High School - 01 (222 students). See the Beresford School District 61-2 district page for the complete list.