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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 57212

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Top rankedArlington Junior High - 0329^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools

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Summary:

The 57212 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, Arlington Junior High - 03, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-ranked Arlington School District 38-1. This small school of just 37 students consistently outperforms state averages, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top middle schools in South Dakota.

Arlington Junior High - 03 boasts impressive academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than the state average. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1 and higher-than-average spending per student of $13,606 suggest a strong commitment to providing students with the resources and support they need to succeed. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% is an area that may require attention from the school and district.

Overall, Arlington Junior High - 03 stands out as an exceptional middle school in the 57212 zip code, delivering a high-quality education to its students and consistently ranking among the best in the state. The school's small size, strong academic performance, and supportive district make it an attractive option for families in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arlington Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	306 S Main St	Arlington	57212	Kingsbury County	Arlington School District 38-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 983-5598	47	3	18.1	19.1%	45 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.1	29^th of 246 public middle schools	88.2%		88.2	9^th of 147 public middle schools	93.9%	20	54.5	57.7	56.3	77.3	65.4	70.8	53.9	$14,459	$27	$14,432

Cities Near Zip Code 57212

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Arlington	0.73 mi	6	117^th
Lake Preston	10.99 mi	3	9^th
Volga	11.82 mi	3	21^st
Brookings	18.3 mi	9	81^st
Estelline	19.21 mi	3	127^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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