Serving 725 students in grades 6-8, Whittier Middle School - 08 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 14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whittier Middle School - 08's student population of 725 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittier Middle School - 08 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 Whittier Middle School - 08 is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
21%
7%
Black
29%
3%
White
27%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Middle School - 08's ranking?
Whittier Middle School - 08 is ranked #595 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Whittier Middle School - 08 often compared to?
Whittier Middle School - 08is often viewed alongside schools like Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Whittier Middle School - 08?
725 students attend Whittier Middle School - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Whittier Middle School - 08 students are Black, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Middle School - 08?
Whittier Middle School - 08 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whittier Middle School - 08 offer ?
Whittier Middle School - 08 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whittier Middle School - 08 part of?
Whittier Middle School - 08 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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