West Central Middle School - 04

Summary:

West Central Middle School - 04 is a public middle school located in Hartford, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 303 students. The school is part of the West Central School District 49-7, which is ranked 59 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Central Middle School - 04 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 44 out of 150 South Dakota middle schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) to a low of 109 out of 149 in 2018-2019 (1-star rating). Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 74 out of 147 middle schools (3-star rating). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students consistently ranking higher than male students. West Central Middle School - 04 has shown exceptional performance in serving its special education students, ranking 3 out of 27 middle schools in the state in 2022-2023 (5-star rating).

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Montrose Middle School - 03 and Memorial Middle School - 04 (part of the Sioux Falls School District), West Central Middle School - 04 generally performs in the middle to upper range. The school's per-student spending has increased from $7,867 in 2019-2020 to $9,902 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is generally in line with nearby middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 705 E 2nd St
       Hartford, SD  57033


(605) 528-3799

District: West Central School District 49-7

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,902 Help


Students who attend West Central Middle School - 04 usually attend:

High:    West Central High School - 01

Feeder schools for West Central Middle School - 04:

Elementary:    West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
    West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Central Middle School - 04 ranks worse than 50.3% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Middle School - 04 is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central Middle School - 04 is $9,902.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Central Middle School - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Middle School - 04 74th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See West Central Middle School - 04 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Central School District 49-7:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central School District 49-7 59th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Central Middle School - 04

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Rank History for all students at West Central Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.15 42nd 133 68.4%
2004 64.91 34th 134 74.6%
2005 57.77 66th 136 51.5%
2006 53.48 83rd 141 41.1%
2007 63.03 49th 136 64.0%
2008 61.94 54th 136 60.3%
2009 66.14 41st 139 70.5%
2010 76.15 17th 139 87.8%
2011 69.54 32nd 140 77.1%
2012 60.21 59th 146 59.6%
2013 45.04 99th 145 31.7%
2015 33.90 112th 145 22.8%
2016 33.71 116th 147 21.1%
2017 53.56 75th 146 48.6%
2018 44.99 94th 147 36.1%
2019 33.63 109th 149 26.8%
2021 46.85 79th 145 45.5%
2022 53.77 65th 143 54.5%
2023 63.65 44th 150 70.7%
2024 51.30 74th 147 49.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Central Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.09 7th 25 72.0%
2023 76.77 3rd 27 88.9%
2024 15.49 29th 29 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Central Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.08 51st 71 28.2%
2019 34.22 56th 79 29.1%
2021 48.13 32nd 63 49.2%
2022 60.12 15th 46 67.4%
2023 42.15 42nd 70 40.0%
2024 47.73 35th 65 46.2%
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Rank History for Female students at West Central Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.64 68th 99 31.3%
2019 36.51 77th 107 28.0%
2021 55.22 52nd 113 54.0%
2022 55.97 44th 102 56.9%
2023 55.88 54th 112 51.8%
2024 58.09 43rd 107 59.8%
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Rank History for Male students at West Central Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.58 79th 111 28.8%
2019 31.16 81st 110 26.4%
2021 38.25 75th 115 34.8%
2022 48.11 56th 104 46.2%
2023 66.91 25th 116 78.4%
2024 42.64 75th 115 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Central Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.85 90th 131 31.3%
2019 26.99 110th 136 19.1%
2021 37.51 97th 136 28.7%
2022 46.24 72nd 132 45.5%
2023 57.76 48th 136 64.7%
2024 44.09 80th 132 39.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Central Middle School - 04

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 141 141
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 143 143
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 149 149
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 149 149
1993 132 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 136
1994 168 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 174
1995 172 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 176
1996 172 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 176
1997 171 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 177
1998 180 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 186
1999 190 0 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 198
2000 179 0 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 186
2001 267 0 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 270 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 270 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 261 1 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 268 1 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 276
2006 280 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 283
2007 265 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 265 n/a 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2009 245 4 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2010 261 3 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 254 3 0 1 3 0 0 0 261
2012 274 2 0 3 5 0 4 0 288
2013 283 3 1 5 3 0 3 0 298
2014 312 3 0 3 4 0 4 0 326
2015 301 3 0 3 3 0 3 0 313
2016 284 3 0 1 6 0 7 0 301
2017 302 3 0 2 9 0 8 0 324
2018 296 4 1 4 9 0 7 0 321
2019 293 4 2 7 8 0 7 0 321
2020 288 4 2 6 3 0 9 0 312
2021 283 3 1 10 2 0 6 0 305
2022 302 5 0 7 2 0 4 0 320
2023 283 3 0 8 3 0 6 0 303
2024 274 3 0 9 6 0 10 0 302

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Central Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 141 8.9 15.8 n/a
1990 143 12.3 11.6 n/a
1991 149 1.0 149.0 n/a
1992 149 1.0 149.0 n/a
1993 136 14.2 9.6 n/a
1994 174 13.9 12.5 n/a
1995 176 17.2 10.2 n/a
1996 176 17.2 10.2 n/a
1997 177 17.0 10.4 13.6
1998 186 22.1 8.4 20.4
1999 198 18.9 10.5 17.2
2000 186 19.6 9.5 15.1
2001 275 17.1 16.1 0
2002 277 18.1 15.3 9.7
2003 277 18.1 15.3 9.7
2004 270 17.0 15.9 12.2
2005 276 17.8 15.5 10.5
2006 283 17.2 16.5 15.5
2007 267 17.1 15.6 19.1
2008 269 17.0 15.8 18.6
2009 253 17.7 14.3 15.8
2010 268 16.1 16.5 17.5
2011 261 17.1 15.2 14.9
2012 288 16.1 17.8 19.4
2013 298 18.1 16.4 23.5
2014 326 19.2 16.9 24.8
2015 313 19.0 16.4 19.5
2016 301 19.0 15.8 13.6
2017 324 19.6 16.4 15.1
2018 321 19.5 16.4 15.9
2019 321 20.3 15.8 15
2020 312 19.4 16.0 16.7
2021 305 19.1 15.9 15.1
2022 320 18.6 17.1 9.1
2023 303 20.2 14.9 11.2
2024 302 19.4 15.5 13.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Central Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 141 8.9 15.8 n/a
1990 143 12.3 11.6 n/a
1991 149 1.0 149.0 n/a
1992 149 1.0 149.0 n/a
1993 136 14.2 9.6 n/a
1994 174 13.9 12.5 n/a
1995 176 17.2 10.2 n/a
1996 176 17.2 10.2 n/a
1997 177 17.0 10.4 13.6
1998 186 22.1 8.4 20.4
1999 198 18.9 10.5 17.2
2000 186 19.6 9.5 15.1
2001 275 17.1 16.1 0
2002 277 18.1 15.3 9.7
2003 277 18.1 15.3 9.7
2004 270 17.0 15.9 12.2
2005 276 17.8 15.5 10.5
2006 283 17.2 16.5 15.5
2007 267 17.1 15.6 19.1
2008 269 17.0 15.8 18.6
2009 253 17.7 14.3 15.8
2010 268 16.1 16.5 17.5
2011 261 17.1 15.2 14.9
2012 288 16.1 17.8 19.4
2013 298 18.1 16.4 23.5
2014 326 19.2 16.9 24.8
2015 313 19.0 16.4 19.5
2016 301 19.0 15.8 13.6
2017 324 19.6 16.4 15.1
2018 321 19.5 16.4 15.9
2019 321 20.3 15.8 15
2020 312 19.4 16.0 16.7
2021 305 19.1 15.9 15.1
2022 320 18.6 17.1 9.1
2023 303 20.2 14.9 11.2
2024 302 19.4 15.5 13.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Central Middle School - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $291 (3.7%) $7,576 (96.3%) $7,867
2021 $799 (8.5%) $8,631 (91.5%) $9,429
2022 $487 (5.2%) $8,864 (94.8%) $9,351
2023 $324 (3.3%) $9,578 (96.7%) $9,902

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Middle School - 04

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 150 Middle schools
 43.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Middle School - 04)3850
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)3850
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Central Middle School - 04)2445.8
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)2445.8
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Middle School - 04)54.156.2
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)54.156.2
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Central Middle School - 04)29.745.7
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)29.745.7
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Middle School - 04)51.952
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)50.952
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Central Middle School - 04)25.945.1
 19.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)25.545.1
 19.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (West Central Middle School - 04)45.446.1
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (West Central School District 49-7)44.546.1
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Central Middle School - 04)48.352.8
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (West Central School District 49-7)53.956.3
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (West Central Middle School - 04)26.745.5
 18.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (West Central School District 49-7)36.351.2
 14.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students321303
 5.6%
African American43
 25%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White293283
 3.4%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15%11.2%
 3.7%


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West Central Middle School - 04 ranks 74th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Central Middle School - 04 usually go on to attend West Central High School - 01

Students at West Central Middle School - 04 are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended West Central Middle School - 04.


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