Beresford Middle School - 03

www.beresford.k12.sd.us

153 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Beresford Middle School, located at 205 W Maple St in Beresford, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Beresford School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students during their adolescent years. The school fosters a community-centered environment that emphasizes student growth, responsible citizenship, and academic achievement within the rural South Dakota landscape.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Beresford School District, which strives to provide rigorous educational opportunities while maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. By utilizing the resources found on their official website (http://www.beresford.k12.sd.us), students, parents, and community members can stay informed about curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Beresford Middle School remains committed to preparing its students for future success by balancing traditional instruction with modern learning practices.

153

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beresford Middle School - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	1

White
137 (89.5%)
Hispanic
13 (8.5%)
Black
2 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Beresford School District 61-2
Phone:	(605)763-2139
Website:	http://www.beresford.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 54

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 48