West Central Middle School - 04
Tel:
(605)528-3799
- West Central Middle School - 04 serves 324 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 29%.
School Overview
- West Central Middle School - 04's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 324 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Central Middle School - 04's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Central Middle School - 04 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank | #522 out of 617 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 94% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.24 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Central 49-7 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Central Middle School - 04 is West Central High School - 01 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tri-valley Junior High School - 03 (7.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hartford West Central High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 402 students
0.0 miles
705 E 2nd
Hartford, SD 57033
(605)528-6236 0.0 9-12 402 - Hartford West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 Grades: K-2 | 250 students
0.2 miles
303 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605)528-3215 0.2 K-2 250 - Hartford Sequel Transition Academy - 07 Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 20 students
0.3 miles
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605)528-3799 0.3 9-12 20 - Humboldt West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 Grades: K-5 | 366 students
6.9 miles
600 S Main
Humboldt, SD 57035
(605)363-3131 6.9 K-5 366 - Colton Tri-valley Elementary - 02 Grades: K-6 | 516 students
7.6 miles
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605)446-3538 7.6 K-6 516
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