Serving 93 students in grades 6-8, White River Middle School - 04 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 10-14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
White River Middle School - 04's student population of 93 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
White River Middle School - 04 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 River Middle School - 04 is 0.15, 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
#568 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
92%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
3%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White River Middle School - 04's ranking?
White River Middle School - 04 is ranked #568 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend White River Middle School - 04?
93 students attend White River Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of White River Middle School - 04 students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White River Middle School - 04?
White River Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does White River Middle School - 04 offer ?
White River Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White River Middle School - 04 part of?
White River Middle School - 04 is part of White River School District 47-1.
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