Serving 30 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: White Lake Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in White Lake, SD, covering approximately 246 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Lake Middle School - 03's student population of 30 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
30 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Lake 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 White Lake Middle School - 03 is 0.19, 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
#448 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #448 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend White Lake Middle School - 03?
30 students attend White Lake Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of White Lake Middle School - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Lake Middle School - 03?
White Lake Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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