Serving 75 students in grades 6-8, Wolsey Wessington 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 35-39% (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 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wolsey Wessington Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Wolsey, SD, covering approximately 402.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 11.2 miles and the furthest edge located 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03's student population of 75 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wolsey Wessington 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 Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is 0.17, 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
#480 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03's ranking?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is ranked #480 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?
35-39% 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 Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03?
75 students attend Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 offer ?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 part of?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is part of Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6.
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