Plankinton Middle School - 03

www.plankinton.k12.sd.us

49 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Plankinton Junior High School, located at 404 E Davenport in Plankinton, South Dakota, serves as a key academic institution within the Plankinton School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment where students in the junior high grade levels can transition successfully from primary education to high school. The school emphasizes core academic achievement while supporting the developmental needs of adolescents, aiming to prepare them for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

The school operates under the broader umbrella of the Plankinton School District, which leverages its website (http://www.plankinton.k12.sd.us) to maintain communication with parents, students, and the local community. Through this platform, the district provides updates on school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on a supportive educational atmosphere, Plankinton Junior High plays a vital role in the town’s commitment to providing quality public education and maintaining strong community ties in rural South Dakota.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plankinton Middle School - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	16
Black	1
American Indian	2

White
30 (61.2%)
Hispanic
16 (32.7%)
American Indian
2 (4.1%)
Black
1 (2.0%)

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:	Plankinton School District 01-1
Phone:	(605)942-7743
Website:	http://www.plankinton.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
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 14

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 14