Ipswich Middle School - 04

Ipswich Public School District 22-6
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
85 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ipswich Middle School, located at 510 2nd Ave in Ipswich, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for the local community within the Ipswich Public School District. As a smaller middle school setting, it focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for students in the middle grades. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for student engagement.

As part of the broader Ipswich School District, the middle school shares a commitment to the district's mission of excellence and community involvement. The school utilizes its official website (http://www.ipswich.k12.sd.us) as a primary resource for parents and students, offering information on district policies, school calendars, and academic initiatives. By maintaining a focus on small-town values and individualized attention, Ipswich Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both local pride and high educational standards.
85
Total Students
5.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    78 (91.8%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.4%)
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: Ipswich Public School District 22-6
Phone: (605)426-6571
Website: http://www.ipswich.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
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 27
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 32
Gender Ratio