Whittier Middle School - 08 vs. Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Should I attend Whittier Middle School - 08 or Patrick Henry Middle School - 07? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 725 students in grades 6-8, Whittier Middle School - 08 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 14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 967 students in grades 6-8, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 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 42% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
725 students
967 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#372 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
244
306
Grade 7 Students
233
330
Grade 8 Students
248
331
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
3%
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
8%
% Black
29%
6%
% White
27%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%