For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 583 students in Tea, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Tea, SD is Tea Area Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tea, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Tea have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tea, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tea, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tea, SD include Tea Area Middle School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Tea?
1 public middle schools are located in Tea.
What is the racial composition of students in Tea?
Tea public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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