Douglas Middle School - 01

www.dsdk12.net

633 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Douglas Middle School, located at 691 Tower Rd in Box Elder, South Dakota, is a key component of the Douglas School District (44-1). Serving students in the middle grades, the school is situated in a community closely tied to the nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base, which contributes to a diverse student population and a unique cultural environment. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development by providing a supportive atmosphere that bridges the transition from elementary to high school.

The middle school curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects while offering various opportunities for extracurricular engagement and social-emotional learning. By leveraging its connection to the broader Douglas School District resources, the school aims to prepare students for future success in a rigorous and inclusive setting. Families and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives through the district’s official website at http://www.dsdk12.net.

633

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas Middle School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	77
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	82
American Indian	47
Pacific Islander	1

White
410 (64.8%)
Two or More
82 (13.0%)
Hispanic
77 (12.2%)
American Indian
47 (7.4%)
Black
11 (1.7%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Douglas School District 51-1
Phone:	(605)923-0050
Website:	http://www.dsdk12.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 6 247

Grade 7 199

Grade 8 187