Serving 84 students in grades 5-8, Scotland Middle School - 05 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotland Middle School - 05's student population of 84 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Scotland Middle School - 05 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotland Middle School - 05 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Scotland School District 04-3
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotland Middle School - 05's ranking?
Scotland Middle School - 05 is ranked #536 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Scotland Middle School - 05?
84 students attend Scotland Middle School - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Scotland Middle School - 05 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotland Middle School - 05?
Scotland Middle School - 05 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scotland Middle School - 05 offer ?
Scotland Middle School - 05 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotland Middle School - 05 part of?
Scotland Middle School - 05 is part of Scotland School District 04-3.
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