Serving 46 students in grades 7-8, Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Irene - Wakonda Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Irene, SD, encompassing approximately 283.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 21.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04's student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04's ranking?
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 is ranked #517 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04?
46 students attend Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04?
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 offer ?
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 part of?
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 is part of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3.
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