- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mclaughlin, SD
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Mclaughlin Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 464638000922
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mclaughlin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 has class sizes smaller than 83% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mclaughlin, SD.
School address
District: Mclaughlin School District 15-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464638000922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 held near 71 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 464638000922 · Mclaughlin, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 9.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 (203 students)
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 held near 71 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mclaughlin Ele
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
203 students
- Mclaughlin Hig
Mclaughlin High School - 01
155 students
- This school
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
85 students
What this shows Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 compares
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
85
Bigger than 9% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 17% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$19,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Mclaughlin School District 15-2 reports $19,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mclaughlin High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclaughlin Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
How many students attend Mclaughlin Middle School - 03?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 has 85 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mclaughlin, SD. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 is 9.4:1, which is 31% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mclaughlin Middle School - 03?
100.0% of students at Mclaughlin 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 Mclaughlin Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.6% of enrollment, in Mclaughlin, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclaughlin Middle School - 03?
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Mclaughlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mclaughlin, 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 Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
Besides Mclaughlin Middle School - 03, Mclaughlin School District 15-2 also operates Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 (203 students) and Mclaughlin High School - 01 (155 students). See the Mclaughlin School District 15-2 district page for the complete list.