Spearfish Middle School - 05

Middle No virtual instruction Spearfish, SD Grades 06–08 Town: Distant Spearfish, SD SchoolScore™ A (80.8)
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Spearfish Middle School - 05
Spearfish, SD 57783
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ A (80.8)
545
Students
36.7
Teachers
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
(605)717-1215
Phone
http://www.spearfish.k12.sd.us
Website

Spearfish Middle School - 05 is a public school administered by the Spearfish School District 40-2 district in Spearfish, SOUTH DAKOTA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 545 students enrolled; a 14.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Dakota Middle School Average
Enrollment
545.0
State avg: 187.0
▲ 191% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.86:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
17.8%
State avg: 36.3%
▼ 51% better
School Details
School Name
Spearfish Middle School - 05
NCESSCH ID
466693000622
State School ID
SD-40002-05
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1600 N Canyon
City
Spearfish
State
South Dakota
ZIP Code
57783
County
Lawrence County
Metro Area
Spearfish, SD
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
4600
State Leg. Upper
46031
State Leg. Lower
46031
Latitude
44.49996
Longitude
-103.8631
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
545
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.7
Teachers FTE
📐
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 97 17.8%
Not Applicable 53 9.7%
District Info
District Name
Spearfish School District 40-2
LEAID
4666930
State LEA ID
SD-40002
Phone
(605)717-1229
Website
http://www.spearfish.k12.sd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Spearfish
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$31,653K
Federal Revenue
$4,047K
State Revenue
$9,183K
Local Revenue
$18,423K
Total Expenditure
$35,321K
Instruction Exp.
$15,313K
Support Services
$7,252K
Other Current Exp.
$890K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Spearfish Middle School - 05

1
Spearfish High School - 01
Spearfish · High
0.1 mi
2
Creekside Elementary - 07
Spearfish · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
West Elementary - 03
Spearfish · Elementary
0.7 mi
4
Mountain View Elementary - 08
Spearfish · Elementary
0.8 mi
5
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Spearfish · Middle
2.5 mi
6
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10
Spearfish · High
2.5 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
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Ratio
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Students
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Students
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Spearfish Middle School - 05, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Spearfish Middle School - 05?
545 students are enrolled at Spearfish Middle School - 05, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Spearfish Middle School - 05 have?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 has 36.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Spearfish Middle School - 05 serve?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Spearfish Middle School - 05 a charter school?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 is not a charter school.
What metro area is Spearfish Middle School - 05 located in?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 is located in the Spearfish, SD metropolitan area.
What school district does Spearfish Middle School - 05 belong to?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 is part of the Spearfish School District 40-2 school district.
How much does Spearfish School District 40-2 spend per student?
The Spearfish School District 40-2 district spends approximately $64,809,174 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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