Redfield Middle School - 02

Redfield Middle School - 02, an intimate 6-8 campus in Redfield, South Dakota, overseen by Redfield School District 56-4, hosts 91 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 51% leaner than the state mean of about 187.

Within Redfield School District 56-4, which oversees 4 schools and 523 students, Redfield Middle School - 02 is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Redfield Middle School - 02 logs that nearly all students (88%) are White. Other groups include 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% multiracial, 2% Native American.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 8.7:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 13.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 29% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, On a poverty-adjusted basis, Redfield Middle School - 02 sits in the bottom 10% statewide. Predicted proficiency from the FRL regression is roughly 51.3%; actual is 33.6%, a gap of -17.7 points.

In the surrounding community, census data for Spink County shows median household earnings sit near $70,139, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Spink County's 22 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,155 students), Redfield Middle School - 02 is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Redfield High School - 01, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 9%: 100 students in 2018 compared to 91 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 93% to 88% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 16.2:1 in 2018 to 8.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.