Chamberlain Jr. High - 02

Chamberlain School District 07-1
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
208 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Chamberlain Junior High, located at 1000 Sorenson Drive in Chamberlain, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Chamberlain School District, the school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transition between elementary education and high school. The facility aims to provide a structured and nurturing environment that fosters academic growth, personal development, and social responsibility for its adolescent student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, emphasizing core academic subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. By leveraging its position within the Chamberlain community, the junior high works to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. Families and community members can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative resources by visiting their official website at http://cms.chamberlain.k12.sd.us.
208
Total Students
17.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (48.6%)
  • American Indian
    80 (38.5%)
  • Two or More
    18 (8.7%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.4%)
  • Black
    2 (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: Chamberlain School District 07-1
Phone: (605)234-4467
Website: http://cms.chamberlain.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 89
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 66
Grade 7 79
Grade 8 63
Gender Ratio