Groton Area Middle School - 04

Groton Area School District 06-6
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
132 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Groton Area Middle School, located at 406 N. 2nd Street in Groton, South Dakota, serves as a core component of the Groton Area School District. As a dedicated middle-level institution, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students transitioning from elementary education to the more rigorous environment of high school. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success through both classroom instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Groton Area School District, which emphasizes community engagement, academic excellence, and a supportive learning environment. As a pillar of the local Groton community, the middle school works closely with families and staff to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education that balances core subjects like math, science, and literacy with the social-emotional development necessary during the middle school years. For more information regarding their current programs, staff, or district news, interested parties can visit their official website at http://www.grotonarea.com.
132
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    123 (93.2%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
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: Groton Area School District 06-6
Phone: (605)397-8381
Website: http://www.grotonarea.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 19
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 38
Grade 8 40
Gender Ratio