- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sioux Falls, SD
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
Federal NCES profile for George Mcgovern Middle School -09, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 466627001333
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Mcgovern Middle School -09 ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627001333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 466627001333 · Sioux Falls, SD Middle · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 14.4:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School - 02
1,954 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School - 67
1,888 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School - 01
1,819 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - 03
1,785 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School - 04
1,133 students
- This school 780
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
780 students
What this shows George Mcgovern Middle School -09 reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Mcgovern Middle School -09 compares
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 77% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$11,456
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
243
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, George Mcgovern Middle School -09 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Mcgovern Middle School -09 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Mcgovern Middle School -09's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Memorial Middle School - 04
Standard public school
1,133 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edison Middle School - 06
Standard public school
937 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Standard public school
925 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Standard public school
885 students 13:1 students per teacher
Whittier Middle School - 08
Standard public school
675 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Standard public school
534 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Mcgovern Middle School -09
How many students attend George Mcgovern Middle School -09?
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 has 780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Mcgovern Middle School -09?
The student-teacher ratio at George Mcgovern Middle School -09 is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Mcgovern Middle School -09?
50.9% of students at George Mcgovern Middle School -09 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Mcgovern Middle School -09?
The largest demographic group at George Mcgovern Middle School -09 is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Mcgovern Middle School -09?
George Mcgovern Middle School -09 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 George Mcgovern Middle School -09 rank among middle schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, George Mcgovern Middle School -09 ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides George Mcgovern Middle School -09, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.