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Waubay Middle School - 03

Summary:

Waubay Middle School - 03 is a public middle school in Waubay, South Dakota, serving 32 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Waubay School District 18-3, which is ranked 53 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Waubay Middle School - 03 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school faces several challenges. It has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.7% to 41.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Florence Middle School - 03, which had a 16.6% chronic absenteeism rate. The school also consistently underperforms the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates as low as 10% in Science. Additionally, Waubay Middle School - 03 has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.08% to 70.18%, much higher than the nearby Webster Area Middle School - 02, which had an 18.4% free and reduced lunch rate.

The school's performance has been declining, with its statewide ranking dropping from 60th out of 145 South Dakota middle schools in 2014-2015 to 124th out of 147 in 2023-2024. While Waubay Middle School - 03 struggles in many areas, the nearby Webster Area Middle School - 02 performs significantly better, ranking 44th out of 147 South Dakota middle schools in 2023-2024 and consistently outperforming the state and district averages in test scores.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 202 W School Rd
       Waubay, SD  57273

(605) 947-4529

District: Waubay School District 18-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,284 Help


Students who attend Waubay Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    Waubay High School - 01

Feeder schools for Waubay Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    Waubay Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  32

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.6%
American Indian:
25.0%
Two or more races:
9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.3% Help


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Compare Details Waubay Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 84.4% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.06. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waubay Middle School - 03 is $15,284.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waubay Middle School - 03 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Waubay Middle School - 03 124th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Waubay Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Waubay School District 18-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Waubay School District 18-3 53rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waubay Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Waubay Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.45 12th 133 91.0%
2004 51.88 86th 134 35.8%
2005 51.14 85th 136 37.5%
2006 23.27 127th 141 9.9%
2010 24.89 124th 139 10.8%
2011 43.46 96th 140 31.4%
2012 61.24 58th 146 60.3%
2013 55.79 74th 145 49.0%
2015 54.75 60th 145 58.6%
2016 39.28 109th 147 25.9%
2017 25.32 123rd 146 15.8%
2021 25.91 120th 145 17.2%
2022 7.45 139th 143 2.8%
2023 18.48 130th 150 13.3%
2024 21.06 124th 147 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waubay Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.32 49th 63 22.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Waubay Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.40 110th 112 1.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Waubay Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.60 74th 115 35.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Waubay Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.19 6th 25 76.0%
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Rank History for White students at Waubay Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.92 126th 132 4.5%
2023 22.89 120th 136 11.8%
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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 Waubay Middle School - 03

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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 51 51
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 44 44
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 45 45
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 45 45
1993 29 0 0 0 20 n/a n/a 0 49
1994 46 1 0 0 16 n/a n/a 0 63
1995 29 0 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 43
1996 29 0 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 43
1997 36 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 45
1998 32 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 41
1999 34 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 45
2000 29 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 36
2001 37 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 48
2002 27 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 44
2003 27 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 44
2004 28 0 0 0 16 n/a n/a 0 44
2005 23 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 33
2006 26 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 34
2007 20 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 29
2008 12 n/a n/a n/a 9 n/a n/a 0 21
2009 12 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 23
2010 17 0 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 35
2011 18 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 32
2012 16 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 27
2013 13 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 26
2014 10 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 21
2015 10 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 20
2016 12 0 0 3 22 0 0 0 37
2017 7 0 0 2 27 0 0 0 36
2018 8 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 28
2019 13 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 33
2020 23 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 41
2021 29 1 0 1 25 0 1 0 57
2022 31 0 0 1 18 0 2 0 52
2023 21 0 0 0 8 0 3 0 32

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 Waubay Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 51 2.4 21.2 n/a
1990 44 1.0 44.0 n/a
1991 45 1.0 45.0 n/a
1992 45 1.0 45.0 n/a
1993 49 3.8 12.9 n/a
1994 63 4.8 13.1 n/a
1995 43 3.4 12.6 n/a
1996 43 3.4 12.6 n/a
1997 45 3.5 12.9 62.2
1998 41 3.4 12.1 70.7
1999 45 3.0 15.0 64.4
2000 36 2.9 12.4 91.7
2001 48 2.0 24.0 75
2002 44 2.4 18.3 72.7
2003 44 2.4 18.3 72.7
2004 44 2.8 15.7 68.2
2005 33 2.8 11.8 81.8
2006 34 3.3 10.3 70.6
2007 29 3.2 9.1 72.4
2008 21 2.8 7.5 76.2
2009 23 2.5 8.8 56.5
2010 35 2.2 15.3 57.1
2011 32 2.5 12.6 65.6
2012 27 2.5 10.7 59.3
2013 26 2.6 9.7 69.2
2014 21 2.7 7.5 71.4
2015 20 2.0 10.0 70
2016 37 3.0 12.3 75.7
2017 36 3.5 10.1 80.6
2018 28 3.4 8.0 75
2019 33 4.1 7.9 57.6
2020 41 3.8 10.6 63.4
2021 57 3.8 14.7 70.2
2022 52 4.4 11.7 48.1
2023 32 4.0 7.9 56.3

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 Waubay Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 51 2.4 21.2 n/a
1990 44 1.0 44.0 n/a
1991 45 1.0 45.0 n/a
1992 45 1.0 45.0 n/a
1993 49 3.8 12.9 n/a
1994 63 4.8 13.1 n/a
1995 43 3.4 12.6 n/a
1996 43 3.4 12.6 n/a
1997 45 3.5 12.9 62.2
1998 41 3.4 12.1 70.7
1999 45 3.0 15.0 64.4
2000 36 2.9 12.4 91.7
2001 48 2.0 24.0 75
2002 44 2.4 18.3 72.7
2003 44 2.4 18.3 72.7
2004 44 2.8 15.7 68.2
2005 33 2.8 11.8 81.8
2006 34 3.3 10.3 70.6
2007 29 3.2 9.1 72.4
2008 21 2.8 7.5 76.2
2009 23 2.5 8.8 56.5
2010 35 2.2 15.3 57.1
2011 32 2.5 12.6 65.6
2012 27 2.5 10.7 59.3
2013 26 2.6 9.7 69.2
2014 21 2.7 7.5 71.4
2015 20 2.0 10.0 70
2016 37 3.0 12.3 75.7
2017 36 3.5 10.1 80.6
2018 28 3.4 8.0 75
2019 33 4.1 7.9 57.6
2020 41 3.8 10.6 63.4
2021 57 3.8 14.7 70.2
2022 52 4.4 11.7 48.1
2023 32 4.0 7.9 56.3

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 Waubay Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $142 (1.2%) $11,276 (98.8%) $11,418
2021 $185 (1.7%) $10,673 (98.3%) $10,858
2022 $685 (6.2%) $10,308 (93.8%) $10,992
2023 $2,191 (14.3%) $13,092 (85.7%) $15,284

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waubay Middle School - 03

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waubay Middle School - 03)5026.7
 23.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Waubay School District 18-3)5026.7
 23.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.846.7
 4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waubay Middle School - 03)43.826.7
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waubay School District 18-3)43.826.7
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waubay Middle School - 03)5033.3
 16.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Waubay School District 18-3)42.149.4
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Waubay Middle School - 03)43.820
 23.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Waubay School District 18-3)36.944.2
 7.3%
   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 Students3332
 3%
African American00
American Indian208
 60%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1321
 61.5%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%56.3%
 1.3%

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Waubay Middle School - 03 ranks in the bottom 15.6% of South Dakota middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 32 students attended Waubay Middle School - 03.

Students who attend Waubay Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Waubay High School - 01

Students at Waubay Middle School - 03 are 66% White, 25% American Indian, 9% Two or more races.


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