- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Milbank Middle School - 02 shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 460000200425 · Milbank, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 14.8:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Milbank Elementary - 03 (408 students)
Milbank Middle School - 02 shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Milbank Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milbank Elemen
Milbank Elementary - 03
408 students
- Milbank High S
Milbank High School - 01
333 students
- This school
Milbank Middle School - 02
222 students
- Blue Sky Colon 10
Blue Sky Colony - 04
10 students
What this shows Milbank Middle School - 02 reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milbank Middle School - 02 compares
Milbank Middle School - 02 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,156
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
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.
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
District finance for Milbank School District 25-4 reports $12,156 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.