Middle Schools in Langford Area 45-5

The Langford Area 45-5 district in South Dakota has only one middle school, Langford Area Middle School - 03, which serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 42 students. While the school's performance is mixed compared to district and state averages, it offers a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, which could be leveraged to support student learning and achievement.

Langford Area Middle School - 03 is ranked 101 out of 147 middle schools in South Dakota, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is varied, with ELA proficiency below the district and state averages, but math proficiency higher than the district average. Science proficiency for 8th grade is also higher than the district but lower than the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.9% is an area of concern, as it is higher than the state average.

Despite the school's mixed performance, it benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 and higher spending per student of $14,318, which could indicate a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. The Langford Area 45-5 district is also ranked 63 out of 126 districts in South Dakota, with a 3-star rating, suggesting that the district is investing resources to support its schools.