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Bennett County Middle School - 06

402 1st Ave, Martin, SD 57551Bennett County School District 03-1
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
111
Students
Total enrolled
$23,088
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
61% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
14% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 111 students in grades 06–08 in Martin, South Dakota.
61% above average funding
District spends $23,088 per pupil, 61% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bennett County Middle School - 06 is a small middle in Martin, South Dakota, serving grades 06–08 with 111 students. The district invests $23,088 per student — 61% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,088/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.

Student Body & Demographics at Bennett County Middle School - 06

111
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution52 male · 59 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 111 students
Student Composition
24%
23%
46%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Multiracial23%
Native American46%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 460624001015

Academic Outcomes at Bennett County Middle School - 06

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57551

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,088Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,088
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,159
Student Support$4,387
Administration$2,771
Operations$3,463
Other$2,309
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,088 spent per student, an estimated $10,228 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
State government
23.8%
Local (property tax)
12.2%
Federal programs
64.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyBennett County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (605)685-6330
NCES ID: 460624001015
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Martin seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

K–12 Pathway in District
Location
402 1st Ave, Martin, SD 57551
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.

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