Sturgis Williams Middle School is a middle school located at 1425 Cedar Street in Sturgis, South Dakota, United States, and is part of the Meade School District. The school draws students from all over the city. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 16, 2000.
Serving 490 students in grades 5-8, Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 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 41% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sturgis Williams Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sturgis school district, covering an area of approximately 3,117.1 square miles in Sturgis, SD. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 41.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 81.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02's student population of 490 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
490 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 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 Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is 0.27, 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
#353 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Scooper Sam
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02's ranking?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is ranked #353 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
490 students attend Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 offer ?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 part of?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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