White Lake Middle School - 03

410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 28 students in grades 6-8, White Lake 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White Lake Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

White Lake Middle School - 03's student population of 28 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

White Lake Middle School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Lake Middle School - 03 is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#603 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
43%
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≤20%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
3%
3%
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White
93%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Lake Middle School - 03's ranking?
White Lake Middle School - 03 is ranked #603 out of 616 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend White Lake Middle School - 03?
28 students attend White Lake Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of White Lake Middle School - 03 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Lake Middle School - 03?
White Lake Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does White Lake Middle School - 03 offer ?
White Lake Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Lake Middle School - 03 part of?
White Lake Middle School - 03 is part of White Lake School District 01-3.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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