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ASchoolGrades
563
Enrollment
57%
Proficiency
Steady
3-Year Growth
18.2:1
Student:Teacher

Performance Overview

Academic Proficiency
57%
Students meeting grade-level standards
3-Year Growth
-4
Proficiency change over 3 years
Resource Access
59/100
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About This School

Tea Area Middle School - 02 is a middle school located in Tea, South Dakota. The school serves 563 students in grades 6-8.

With a DataScore of 54/100 (C), Tea Area Middle School - 02 performs at the state average for South Dakota. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.

14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tea Area Middle School - 02 has a DataScore of 54/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.

Tea Area Middle School - 02 has 563 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.

Tea Area Middle School - 02 has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -4.

The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.

Tea Area Middle School - 02 is part of the Tea Area School District 41-5 in Tea, South Dakota. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.

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DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.