Serving 613 students in grades 6-8, Yankton Middle School - 02 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 43% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Yankton Middle School - 02's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Yankton Middle School - 02 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 Yankton Middle School - 02 is 0.46, 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
#318 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
72%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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What is Yankton Middle School - 02's ranking?
Yankton Middle School - 02 is ranked #318 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Yankton Middle School - 02?
613 students attend Yankton Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Yankton Middle School - 02 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yankton Middle School - 02?
Yankton Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yankton Middle School - 02 offer ?
Yankton Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yankton Middle School - 02 part of?
Yankton Middle School - 02 is part of Yankton School District 63-3.
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