South DakotaSchoolsMcCook Central Middle School - 03

McCook Central Middle School - 03

PublicGrades 58
Salem, South Dakota · McCook Central School District 43-7
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students115
Student:Teacher16.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo
McCook Central Middle School - 03

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 192
115
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
22%-13.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

McCook Central Middle School - 03 is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Salem, South Dakota. The school enrolls 115 students. It is part of the McCook Central School District 43-7 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Intimate school community
115 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictMcCook Central School District 43-7
County46087
CitySalem
ZIP57058
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460102601034

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment115

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %22%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)