Harrisburg South Middle School - 03

519 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harrisburg South Middle School, located at 600 S. Cliff Ave in Harrisburg, South Dakota, serves as a key academic institution within the Harrisburg School District 41-2. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and student engagement, the school prepares its youth for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of a rapidly growing district, Harrisburg South Middle School leverages modern resources and a collaborative community approach to promote student success. The school maintains a strong focus on building meaningful relationships between staff, students, and families, ensuring that every learner feels a sense of belonging. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusivity, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded, and productive members of the local community.

519

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	28
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	4

White
447 (86.1%)
Hispanic
28 (5.4%)
Two or More
28 (5.4%)
Black
8 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Harrisburg School District 41-2
Phone:	(605)743-2567
Website:	http://www.harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 158

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 168