For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 678 students in Watertown, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Watertown, SD are Watertown Middle School - 02 and Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Watertown, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown Middle School - 02
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Watertown, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
Northeast Technical High School - 01 (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Watertown, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Watertown, SD include Watertown Middle School - 02 and Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Watertown, SD?
2 public middle schools are located in Watertown, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown, SD?
Watertown, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 38% (majority American Indian).
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