Yankton Middle School - 02

Yankton School District 63-3
2000 Mulberry St
Yankton, SD 57078
608 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Yankton Middle School, located at 2000 Mulberry St in Yankton, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for the Yankton School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students during their transitional middle school years, focusing on academic rigor, personal growth, and character development. As part of a district that emphasizes a well-rounded education, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom.

The school’s curriculum is structured to prepare students for the challenges of high school, emphasizing core subject proficiency while encouraging students to explore their interests through elective courses. With a commitment to community connection and student success, Yankton Middle School prioritizes effective communication between faculty, parents, and the broader community. For more detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, and academic resources, interested parties can visit their official website at [http://www.ysd.k12.sd.us/yms](http://www.ysd.k12.sd.us/yms).
608
Total Students
36.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    436 (71.7%)
  • Hispanic
    88 (14.5%)
  • Two or More
    39 (6.4%)
  • American Indian
    29 (4.8%)
  • Black
    7 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
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: Yankton School District 63-3
Phone: (605)665-2419
Website: http://yms.ysd.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 186
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 56

* 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 6 211
Grade 7 203
Grade 8 194
Gender Ratio