Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

Summary:

Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 is a public virtual middle school serving grades 7-8 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 93 students. However, the school's performance lags significantly behind its nearby counterpart, Wessington Springs Junior High - 04, as well as the district and state averages.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 ranked 143 out of 147 South Dakota middle schools, with a 0 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating. Its academic proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments were significantly lower than the district and state averages, with just 13.33% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 13.33% in Mathematics, and 9.09% in Science. In comparison, the nearby Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 had higher proficiency rates, including 38.1% in English Language Arts, 9.52% in Mathematics, and 38.09% in Science.

Additionally, Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 had a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 44.4%, compared to 9.5% for Wessington Springs Junior High - 04. The virtual school also had a higher student-teacher ratio of 21.6 and lower per-student spending of $6,532, compared to 11.8 and $12,579, respectively, for the nearby traditional public middle school. These factors suggest that Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 may face challenges in providing effective virtual education and supporting student engagement and success, as evidenced by its poor academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 7-8

302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382

(605) 539-9311

District: Wessington Springs School District 36-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,532

Student/teacher ratio: 74.1

Number of students: 23

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

American Indian:

8.7%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 ranks worse than 97.3% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.29. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), American Indian (8.7%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 is 74.1. (See more...)

Compare Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 employs 0.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 is $6,532.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 143^rd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

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Rank History for all students at Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.29	143^rd	147	2.7%

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Rank History for White students at Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.40	132^nd	132	0.0%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	1	0	0	0	1
2018	1	0	0	0	1
2019	2	0	0	0	2
2020	3	0	0	0	3
2021	15	1	0	1	17
2022	6	0	0	0	6
2023	7	1	0	0	8
2024	20	1	2	0	23

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 Middle School Cyber School - 93

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	1	0.1	5.8	0
2018	1	0.1	8.3	0
2019	2	0.1	18.1	0
2020	3	0.1	17.6	n/a
2021	17	0.5	29.8	29.4
2022	6	0.4	13.0	n/a
2023	8	0.3	21.6	n/a
2024	23	0.3	74.1	13

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 Middle School Cyber School - 93

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	1	0.1	5.8	0
2018	1	0.1	8.3	0
2019	2	0.1	18.1	0
2020	3	0.1	17.6	n/a
2021	17	0.5	29.8	29.4
2022	6	0.4	13.0	n/a
2023	8	0.3	21.6	n/a
2024	23	0.3	74.1	13

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 Middle School Cyber School - 93

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$185 (2.9%)	$6,121 (97.1%)	$6,306
2021	$463 (7.0%)	$6,105 (93.0%)	$6,568
2022	$413 (5.9%)	$6,541 (94.1%)	$6,954
2023	$600 (9.2%)	$5,932 (90.8%)	$6,532

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

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.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2	8	300%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	7	250%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wessington Springs Junior High - 04	Public	7-8	302 Dakota Ave N	Wessington Springs	57382	Jerauld County	Wessington Springs School District 36-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 539-9391	42	3	12.8	19.0%	39 (92.9%)	1 (2.4%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.5	116^th of 147 public middle schools	21.1%		51.2	77^th of 150 public middle schools	48.7%	39	38.1		9.5		38.1	$12,579	$815	$11,765
Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93	Public, Virtual	7-8	302 Dakota Ave N	Wessington Springs	57382	Jerauld County	Wessington Springs School District 36-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 539-9311	23	0	74.1	13.0%	20 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.3	143^rd of 147 public middle schools	2.7%					(n/a)	18.2	13.3	18.2	13.3	9.1	$6,532	$600	$5,932

Frequently Asked Questions about Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

What is the racial makeup of Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93?

Students at Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 are 87% White, 9% American Indian, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93?

In the 2023-24 school year, 23 students attended Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93.

Is Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 a good school?

Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 ranks in the bottom 2.7% of South Dakota middle schools.

What district is Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93 in?

Wessington Springs School District 36-2

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