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Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

Summary:

Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 42 students in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its current statewide ranking at 116th out of all South Dakota middle schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has shown some strengths, such as higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, it has faced challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. The school's 8th-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 were generally lower than the state and district averages, with 38.1% in English Language Arts, 9.52% in Mathematics, and 38.09% in Science. However, in previous years, the school has performed better, with proficiency rates reaching as high as 59.26% in ELA and 47.37% in Mathematics in 2021-2022. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 9.5% in 2023-2024 is also higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the only nearby school in the same Wessington Springs School District 36-2 is Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93, a virtual middle school with just 8 students. This cyber school has significantly lower test scores and a much higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to Wessington Springs Junior High - 04, suggesting that the traditional junior high school may be better equipped to support student learning and engagement.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 302 Dakota Ave N
       Wessington Springs, SD  57382

(605) 539-9391

District: Wessington Springs School District 36-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,579 Help


Students who attend Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 usually attend:

High:    Wessington Springs High School - 01

Feeder schools for Wessington Springs Junior High - 04:

Elementary:    Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  42

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
4.8%
African American:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Compare Details Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 ranks worse than 78.9% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.55. (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 (92.9%), Hispanic (4.8%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 employs 3.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 is $12,579.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wessington Springs Junior High - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 116th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

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Rank History for all students at Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.18 78th 133 41.4%
2004 58.89 62nd 134 53.7%
2005 53.56 77th 136 43.4%
2006 69.80 29th 141 79.4%
2007 57.07 66th 136 51.5%
2008 18.01 126th 136 7.4%
2009 41.59 106th 139 23.7%
2010 35.53 117th 139 15.8%
2011 56.86 76th 140 45.7%
2012 24.88 128th 146 12.3%
2013 26.56 131st 145 9.7%
2015 59.51 48th 145 66.9%
2016 56.37 55th 147 62.6%
2017 23.63 125th 146 14.4%
2018 47.35 87th 147 40.8%
2019 38.90 104th 149 30.2%
2021 45.55 82nd 145 43.4%
2022 76.09 17th 143 88.1%
2023 51.24 77th 150 48.7%
2024 25.55 116th 147 21.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.56 76th 107 29.0%
2021 46.74 65th 113 42.5%
2022 77.24 14th 102 86.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.54 62nd 111 44.1%
2021 59.52 35th 115 69.6%
2022 69.60 22nd 104 78.8%
2023 45.28 67th 116 42.2%
2024 12.29 109th 115 5.2%
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Rank History for White students at Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.95 96th 131 26.7%
2019 33.68 101st 136 25.7%
2021 40.65 86th 136 36.8%
2022 69.58 30th 132 77.3%
2023 39.93 90th 136 33.8%
2024 17.68 121st 132 8.3%
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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.

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 73 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1994 149 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1995 134 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1996 134 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1997 102 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1998 114 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1999 116 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2000 73 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2001 103 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2002 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2003 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2004 70 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 73
2005 68 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2006 64 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2007 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2008 47 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 47
2009 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2010 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2011 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28
2012 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2013 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2014 40 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 41
2015 33 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 35
2016 40 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 41
2017 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
2018 34 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 37
2019 35 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 38
2020 38 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 39
2021 46 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 48
2022 46 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 47
2023 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42
2024 39 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 42

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 Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 74 9.3 8.0 n/a
1994 151 10.3 14.7 n/a
1995 135 9.7 13.9 n/a
1996 135 9.7 13.9 n/a
1997 103 8.4 12.3 34
1998 115 8.8 13.1 32.2
1999 117 7.6 15.4 43.6
2000 73 5.0 14.6 42.5
2001 103 5.9 17.5 40.8
2002 75 6.0 12.5 58.7
2003 75 6.0 12.5 58.7
2004 73 5.6 13.0 41.1
2005 70 5.2 13.5 38.6
2006 66 6.5 10.2 48.5
2007 56 6.4 8.8 33.9
2008 47 5.2 9.0 36.2
2009 55 4.6 12.0 34.5
2010 37 3.2 11.3 45.9
2011 28 3.0 9.0 39.3
2012 27 3.2 8.2 37
2013 35 2.3 14.6 40
2014 41 1.9 21.2 39
2015 35 2.0 17.5 31.4
2016 41 3.0 13.6 41.5
2017 38 3.4 11.1 26.3
2018 37 3.6 10.1 27
2019 38 3.1 12.1 23.7
2020 39 3.0 12.7 17.9
2021 48 5.2 9.2 29.2
2022 47 5.1 9.1 6.4
2023 42 3.5 11.8 16.7
2024 42 3.2 12.8 19

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 Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 74 9.3 8.0 n/a
1994 151 10.3 14.7 n/a
1995 135 9.7 13.9 n/a
1996 135 9.7 13.9 n/a
1997 103 8.4 12.3 34
1998 115 8.8 13.1 32.2
1999 117 7.6 15.4 43.6
2000 73 5.0 14.6 42.5
2001 103 5.9 17.5 40.8
2002 75 6.0 12.5 58.7
2003 75 6.0 12.5 58.7
2004 73 5.6 13.0 41.1
2005 70 5.2 13.5 38.6
2006 66 6.5 10.2 48.5
2007 56 6.4 8.8 33.9
2008 47 5.2 9.0 36.2
2009 55 4.6 12.0 34.5
2010 37 3.2 11.3 45.9
2011 28 3.0 9.0 39.3
2012 27 3.2 8.2 37
2013 35 2.3 14.6 40
2014 41 1.9 21.2 39
2015 35 2.0 17.5 31.4
2016 41 3.0 13.6 41.5
2017 38 3.4 11.1 26.3
2018 37 3.6 10.1 27
2019 38 3.1 12.1 23.7
2020 39 3.0 12.7 17.9
2021 48 5.2 9.2 29.2
2022 47 5.1 9.1 6.4
2023 42 3.5 11.8 16.7
2024 42 3.2 12.8 19

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 Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $188 (1.8%) $10,553 (98.2%) $10,741
2021 $474 (4.1%) $11,065 (95.9%) $11,539
2022 $413 (3.5%) $11,343 (96.5%) $11,757
2023 $815 (6.5%) $11,765 (93.5%) $12,579

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wessington Springs Junior High - 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 104th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 77th of 150 Middle schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Junior High - 04)52.450
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)48.244.8
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Junior High - 04)52.431.8
 20.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)40.731
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Junior High - 04)43.842.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)4053.6
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Junior High - 04)18.847.4
 28.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)2035.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Wessington Springs Junior High - 04)31.347.4
 16.1%
   8th Grade Science (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)28.635.7
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Junior High - 04)48.746.4
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)51.546.8
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Wessington Springs Junior High - 04)37.839
 1.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)37.329.3
 8%
   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 Students3842
 10.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3542
 20%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.7%16.7%
 7%

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Students who attend Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 usually go on to attend Wessington Springs High School - 01

Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 ranks in the bottom 21.1% of South Dakota middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 42 students attended Wessington Springs Junior High - 04.

Students at Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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