Serving 65 students in grades 6-8, Wall Middle School - 06 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wall Middle School - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Wall Middle School - 06's student population of 65 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wall Middle School - 06 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wall Middle School - 06 is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
17%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wall Middle School - 06's ranking?
Wall Middle School - 06 is ranked #123 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Wall Middle School - 06?
65 students attend Wall Middle School - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wall Middle School - 06 students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wall Middle School - 06?
Wall Middle School - 06 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wall Middle School - 06 offer ?
Wall Middle School - 06 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wall Middle School - 06 part of?
Wall Middle School - 06 is part of Wall School District 51-5.
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