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Northwestern Middle School - 02

PublicGrades 6–8
Mellette, South Dakota · Northwestern Area School District 56-7
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students59
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch14%
Title INo
Northwestern Middle School - 02
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 192
59
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
14%-21.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Northwestern Middle School - 02 is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Mellette, South Dakota. The school enrolls 59 students. It is part of the Northwestern Area School District 56-7 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
14% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictNorthwestern Area School District 56-7
County46115
CityMellette
ZIP57461
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID465175000924

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment59

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 %14%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)