Serving 69 students in grades 6-8, Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 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 11-19% (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 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waverly-South Shore MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire Watertown school district, covering approximately 250.1 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.7 miles from the school to the furthest edge of the zone, which is 17 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03's student population of 69 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 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 Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 is 0.08, 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
#545 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03's ranking?
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 is ranked #545 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?
11-19% 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 Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03?
69 students attend Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03?
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 offer ?
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 part of?
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03 is part of Waverly School District 14-5.
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