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Memorial Middle School - 04

1401 S Sertoma Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106

Top 25% School in South Dakota

Ranked 29 of 118 in South Dakota

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About Memorial Middle School - 04

Memorial Middle School is situated at 2220 South Empire Place in a busy residential area of Sioux Falls. The school serves grades 6 through 8 with 890 students. The student–teacher ratio is 15:1. Math proficiency is 56% and reading proficiency is 58%. The gender mix is 52% male and 48% female. The school environment is vibrant and mirrors the rich cultural diversity of the local metro community. Housing prices near the school range from $310,000 to $490,000. Families appreciate the clear academic goals and the high level of transparency regarding the student grading systems. This is one of the best middle schools in South Dakota.

Memorial Middle School - 04 Contact Information

Address

1401 S Sertoma Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106

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Phone

(605) 362-2785

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 58% in Reading.
69
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1138
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 29 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Memorial Middle School - 04

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM – 3:48 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 73.55%
Asian 1.23%
Hispanic 10.19%
Black 5.1%
Two+ Races 7.38%
Native Am. 2.37%
White
73.55%
Asian
1.23%
Hispanic
10.19%
Black
5.1%
Two+ Races
7.38%
Native Am.
2.37%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1138
49.82%
567 Female
50.18%
571 Male

Student Population

1138 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

379 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Memorial Middle School is the part of a district-wide success, the school contributed to the South Dakota Class of 2025 achieving an 86% graduation rate, the highest in a decade.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school provide academic mentoring?

Ans. Teachers offer guidance and check-ins for student progress.

Q2. Are behavior expectations consistent across classrooms?

Ans. Yes, school-wide expectations are used consistently.

Q3. How are student concerns addressed?

Ans. Counselors and administrators respond to concerns promptly.

Q4. Are families notified about attendance issues?

Ans. Yes, attendance concerns are communicated early.

Q5. Does the school support organizational skills?

Ans. Teachers emphasize planning and assignment tracking.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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