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Flandreau Middle School - 03

700 W Community Dr, Flandreau, SD 57028Flandreau School District 50-3
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0508Non-Charter
186
Students
Total enrolled
$12,840
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
11% vs nat'l
9.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
38% vs nat'l
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
11% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 186 students in grades 05–08 in Flandreau, South Dakota.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,840 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Flandreau Middle School - 03 is a small middle in Flandreau, South Dakota, serving grades 05–08 with 186 students. The district invests $12,840 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 2% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Flandreau Middle School - 03

186
Total Students
9.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
2%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0508) are served by this school
Gender Distribution102 male · 84 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility2%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
40%
20%
9%
27%
Asian3%
White40%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Multiracial9%
Native American27%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 462439000205

Academic Outcomes at Flandreau Middle School - 03

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 94th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57028

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,840Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,840
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,650
Student Support$2,440
Administration$1,541
Operations$1,926
Other$1,284
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,840 spent per student, an estimated $5,688 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
43%
State government
40.6%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal programs
16.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 2% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location
CountyMoody County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (605)997-2705
NCES ID: 462439000205
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Flandreau seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
700 W Community Dr, Flandreau, SD 57028
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.