Enrollment
222
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milbank, SD
Milbank Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Milbank Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460000200425
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milbank Middle School - 02 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Milbank · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Milbank Middle School - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milbank Middle School - 02 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Milbank, SD.
School address
District: Milbank School District 25-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460000200425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milbank Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milbank Middle School - 02
Milbank Middle School - 02 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Milbank, South Dakota, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Milbank School District 25-4 also operates Milbank Elementary - 03 (408 students) and Milbank High School - 01 (333 students) alongside Milbank Middle School - 02.
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 Milbank Middle School - 02 compares
Milbank Middle School - 02 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 45% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 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
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Milbank Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milbank School District 25-4, which includes Milbank Middle School - 02.
$12,179
Per student
-10%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.9%
State 21.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 Milbank Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbank Elementary - 03 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milbank High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Sky Colony - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milbank Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Milbank Middle School - 02
How many students attend Milbank Middle School - 02?
Milbank Middle School - 02 has 222 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milbank, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milbank Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Milbank Middle School - 02 is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milbank Middle School - 02?
15.7% of students at Milbank Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milbank Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Milbank Middle School - 02 is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Milbank, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milbank Middle School - 02?
Milbank Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milbank Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Milbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Milbank Middle School - 02 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Milbank, 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 Milbank on the city page.
Is Milbank Middle School - 02 a good school?
Milbank Middle School - 02 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 Milbank School District 25-4?
Besides Milbank Middle School - 02, Milbank School District 25-4 also operates Milbank Elementary - 03 (408 students), Milbank High School - 01 (333 students), and Blue Sky Colony - 04 (10 students). See the Milbank School District 25-4 district page for the complete list.
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