What grades does Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 serve?

Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Dell Rapids area.

Where is Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 located?

Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is a rural school in Dell Rapids, SD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dell Rapids Middle School - 03?

The student-teacher ratio at Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 is 14:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Dell Rapids, SD?

Schools in Dell Rapids include Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Dell Rapids area.

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Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Dell Rapids, South Dakota|Dell Rapids School District 49-3

Dell Rapids, SD 57022

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Thu

Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:00 PM Dismissal /Conferences 1 PM - 8 PM Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Early Release Dismiss @ 1:30 PMhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Teacher In-Service Staff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

Early Release - Dismiss @ 12:00 PMhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Dec

Mon

Christmas Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

5–8

Enrollment

280

Student:Teacher

14:1

Locale

Rural

District

Dell Rapids School District 49-3

Econ. Disadvantaged

18.9%

Phone

(605)428-5473

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

400

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.25

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

0.33000001

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,960

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,103

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,036

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 30%Local 53%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$332,513

+1.4% 1yr+34.7% 5yr

Sioux Falls, SD metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.7%

Below 150% poverty line

2.3%

Unemployment rate

8.3%

Uninsured residents

7.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

181

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

164

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

59%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

58 (35%)

Specific Learning Disability

44 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

18 (11%)

Autism

14 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

9 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

295

Current enrollment

Stable(+0% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:00 PM Dismissal /Conferences 1 PM - 8 PM

Staff Day

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Early Release Dismiss @ 1:30 PM

half_day

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Teacher In-Service

Review the school calendar for staff development day details.

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Dell Rapids School District 49-3. Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:00 PM Dismissal /Conferences 1 PM - 8 PM District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Early Release Dismiss @ 1:30 PMDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Teacher In-Service District-wide Review the school calendar for staff development day details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the complete break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release - Dismiss @ 12:00 PMDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Boys Wrestling: Floyd Farrand Holiday Tournament (Varsity)District-wide Varsity Boys Wrestling - Floyd Farrand Holiday Tournament	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Teacher In-ServiceDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for staff development day details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:00 PM Dismissal /Conferences 1 PM - 8 PM District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Presidents' DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School - Easter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	No School - Easter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	Girls Golf: Garretson Early Bird Meet (Varsity)District-wide Varsity Girls Golf - Garretson Early Bird Meet	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Teacher In-ServiceDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for staff development day details.	Staff Day	—