Holgate Middle School - 02

Aberdeen School District 06-1
2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
497 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Holgate Middle School, located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the Aberdeen School District. As a middle school, the facility focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, providing a structured academic environment designed to support students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both core academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Holgate Middle School encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. By utilizing resources provided by the Aberdeen School District, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond. For those seeking specific information regarding current school calendars, policies, or administrative contact details, the district’s official website provides comprehensive updates and links to the school's programs.
497
Total Students
34.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    376 (75.7%)
  • Two or More
    38 (7.6%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (6.0%)
  • American Indian
    25 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    17 (3.4%)
  • Black
    6 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Aberdeen School District 06-1
Phone: (605)725-7700
Website: http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 168
Grade 7 154
Grade 8 175
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Simmons Middle School - 03
Aberdeen School District 06-1
Charter School 464 Students
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (2.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th