Wakpala Middle School - 04

Summary:

Wakpala Middle School - 04 is a public middle school located in Wakpala, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 37 students. The school is part of the Smee School District 15-3, which is ranked 114 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wakpala Middle School - 04 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of South Dakota middle schools over the past several years, with rankings ranging from 100 to 145 out of around 150 schools. In comparison, the nearby Mobridge Middle School - 02 has consistently ranked in the middle to upper-middle range of South Dakota middle schools, ranking between 64 and 84 out of around 150 schools. Wakpala Middle School - 04 also has significantly lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the state average and Mobridge Middle School - 02. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.2% to 39.0%, which is much higher than the 12.0% rate at Mobridge Middle School - 02.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Wakpala Middle School - 04, ranging from $19,666 to $37,592 over the past few years, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state average and nearby schools. This suggests that the school and Smee School District 15-3 may need to re-evaluate how resources are being allocated and utilized to improve student outcomes. While the school has shown some strengths in serving certain subgroups, the overall data indicates that substantial improvements are needed to provide a high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12250 SD Hwy 1806
       Wakpala, SD  57658


(605) 845-3040

District: Smee School District 15-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,296 Help


Students who attend Wakpala Middle School - 04 usually attend:

High:    Wakpala High School - 01

Feeder schools for Wakpala Middle School - 04:

Elementary:    Wakpala Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  37

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
94.6%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Wakpala Middle School - 04 ranks worse than 68% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakpala Middle School - 04 is $24,296.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wakpala Middle School - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakpala Middle School - 04 100th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Wakpala Middle School - 04 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Native American students:


Smee School District 15-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Smee School District 15-3 114th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wakpala Middle School - 04

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Rank History for all students at Wakpala Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 1.75 145th 145 0.0%
2016 1.71 142nd 147 3.4%
2017 5.70 137th 146 6.2%
2018 5.33 140th 147 4.8%
2019 4.28 145th 149 2.7%
2021 8.54 139th 145 4.1%
2022 11.03 133rd 143 7.0%
2023 10.77 140th 150 6.7%
2024 37.48 100th 147 32.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakpala Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.51 65th 71 8.5%
2019 10.43 74th 79 6.3%
2021 27.94 53rd 63 15.9%
2022 27.06 41st 46 10.9%
2023 26.77 56th 70 20.0%
2024 78.18 8th 65 87.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Wakpala Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.79 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wakpala Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.12 109th 110 0.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Wakpala Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.01 22nd 30 26.7%
2019 31.32 22nd 29 24.1%
2021 45.63 11th 25 56.0%
2022 45.84 15th 24 37.5%
2023 42.05 13th 27 51.9%
2024 86.12 3rd 31 90.3%
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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.

Wakpala Middle School - 04 Test Scores
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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wakpala Middle School - 04

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 0 0 0 0 41 0 0 0 41
2014 0 0 0 1 42 0 0 0 43
2015 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 46
2016 0 1 0 0 38 0 1 0 40
2017 0 0 0 0 42 0 2 0 44
2018 0 0 0 0 51 0 0 0 51
2019 0 0 0 0 46 0 2 0 48
2020 1 0 0 1 50 0 2 0 54
2021 0 0 0 1 46 0 3 0 50
2022 0 0 0 0 31 0 2 0 33
2023 0 0 0 1 35 0 1 0 37

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 Wakpala Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 41 3.8 10.5 92.7
2014 43 3.2 13.1 93
2015 46 3.0 15.3 93.5
2016 40 4.0 10.0 100
2017 44 4.1 10.5 100
2018 51 3.8 13.1 100
2019 48 4.2 11.2 100
2020 54 4.9 10.8 100
2021 50 4.7 10.5 100
2022 33 3.8 8.5 84.8
2023 37 3.4 10.6 100

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 Wakpala Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 41 3.8 10.5 92.7
2014 43 3.2 13.1 93
2015 46 3.0 15.3 93.5
2016 40 4.0 10.0 100
2017 44 4.1 10.5 100
2018 51 3.8 13.1 100
2019 48 4.2 11.2 100
2020 54 4.9 10.8 100
2021 50 4.7 10.5 100
2022 33 3.8 8.5 84.8
2023 37 3.4 10.6 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wakpala Middle School - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $2,333 (12.6%) $16,240 (87.4%) $18,573
2021 $2,414 (12.3%) $17,252 (87.7%) $19,666
2022 $5,722 (15.2%) $31,871 (84.8%) $37,592
2023 $5,069 (20.9%) $19,227 (79.1%) $24,296

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakpala Middle School - 04

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 140th of 150 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wakpala Middle School - 04)22.27.1
 15.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Smee School District 15-3)22.27.1
 15.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wakpala Middle School - 04)22.230
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Smee School District 15-3)22.230
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wakpala Middle School - 04)22.215.4
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Smee School District 15-3)22.215.4
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.640.6
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wakpala Middle School - 04)13.338.5
 25.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Smee School District 15-3)13.338.5
 25.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wakpala Middle School - 04)19.624.3
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Smee School District 15-3)3232.4
 0.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Wakpala Middle School - 04)9.812.1
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Smee School District 15-3)9.310.6
 1.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.8
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4837
 22.9%
African American00
American Indian4635
 23.9%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Wakpala Middle School - 04 ranks 100th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Wakpala Middle School - 04 are 95% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 37 students attended Wakpala Middle School - 04.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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