Is White River Middle School - 04 a good school?

White River Middle School - 04 ranks in the bottom 2.0% of South Dakota middle schools.

How many students attend White River Middle School - 04?

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended White River Middle School - 04.

What is the racial makeup of White River Middle School - 04?

Students at White River Middle School - 04 are 86% American Indian, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

White River Middle School - 04

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White River Middle School - 04 is a public middle school located in White River, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 90 students. The school is part of the White River School District 47-1, which is ranked 123 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

White River Middle School - 04 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of South Dakota middle schools over the past several years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Both female and male students at the school have performed in the bottom 10-15% of their respective peer groups in the state, but the school's Native American students have performed relatively better, ranking in the top half of South Dakota middle schools for this subgroup in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages, with only around 22% of students proficient or better in ELA and 12% in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 18.8% to 27.7% over the past three school years.

The challenges faced by White River Middle School - 04 are not unique, as the nearby Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 and Todd County Middle School - 10, which serve predominantly Native American and low-income student populations, also struggle with even higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic performance. The relatively better performance of the school's Native American students suggests that there may be some targeted interventions or support systems in place that could be leveraged to improve the overall school performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579

(605) 259-3135

District: White River School District 47-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
144^th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,056

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 88

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

86.4%

White:

6.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White River Middle School - 04 ranks worse than 98% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5. (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: American Indian (86.4%), White (6.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White River Middle School - 04 is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare White River Middle School - 04 employs 6.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White River Middle School - 04 is $16,056.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White River Middle School - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks White River Middle School - 04 144^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See White River Middle School - 04 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White River School District 47-1:

SchoolDigger ranks White River School District 47-1 123^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at White River Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	7.09	124^th	133	6.8%
2004	17.37	124^th	134	7.5%
2005	26.76	119^th	136	12.5%
2006	22.92	128^th	141	9.2%
2007	13.28	126^th	136	7.4%
2008	5.03	130^th	136	4.4%
2009	19.54	127^th	139	8.6%
2010	7.31	133^rd	139	4.3%
2011	18.74	128^th	140	8.6%
2012	23.05	131^st	146	10.3%
2013	19.77	134^th	145	7.6%
2015	19.22	129^th	145	11.0%
2016	21.10	133^rd	147	9.5%
2017	22.37	128^th	146	12.3%
2018	21.83	131^st	147	10.9%
2019	16.26	130^th	149	12.8%
2021	6.93	141^st	145	2.8%
2022	14.20	131^st	143	8.4%
2023	8.15	142^nd	150	5.3%
2024	5.00	144^th	147	2.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White River Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	43.92	43^rd	71	39.4%
2019	39.38	49^th	79	38.0%
2021	25.95	54^th	63	14.3%
2022	42.34	29^th	46	37.0%
2023	24.78	59^th	70	15.7%
2024	17.69	62^nd	65	4.6%

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Rank History for Female students at White River Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	32.26	80^th	99	19.2%
2019	15.59	94^th	107	12.1%
2021	8.95	108^th	113	4.4%
2022	17.08	93^rd	102	8.8%
2023	7.36	107^th	112	4.5%
2024	2.73	107^th	107	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at White River Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	18.16	99^th	111	10.8%
2019	19.18	93^rd	110	15.5%
2021	8.64	112^th	115	2.6%
2022	18.40	97^th	104	6.7%
2023	9.12	110^th	116	5.2%
2024	9.78	110^th	115	4.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at White River Middle School - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	64.92	8^th	30	73.3%
2019	52.33	9^th	29	69.0%
2021	38.27	16^th	25	36.0%
2022	70.80	2^nd	24	91.7%
2023	34.87	20^th	27	25.9%
2024	40.89	14^th	31	54.8%

See the entire list of Best South Dakota Middle Schools for Native American Students!

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 White River 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	84	84
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	84	84
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85	85
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	85	85
1993	26	0	0	0	59	n/a	n/a	0	85
1994	26	0	0	0	49	n/a	n/a	0	75
1995	23	0	0	2	60	n/a	n/a	0	85
1996	23	0	0	2	60	n/a	n/a	0	85
1997	22	1	0	2	65	n/a	n/a	0	90
1998	18	0	0	1	53	n/a	n/a	0	72
1999	21	0	0	1	62	n/a	n/a	0	84
2000	23	0	0	0	66	n/a	n/a	0	89
2001	23	0	0	0	80	n/a	n/a	0	103
2002	19	0	0	0	70	n/a	n/a	0	89
2003	19	0	0	0	70	n/a	n/a	0	89
2004	21	0	0	0	69	n/a	n/a	0	90
2005	15	1	0	0	74	n/a	n/a	0	90
2006	20	0	0	0	65	n/a	n/a	0	85
2007	18	0	0	0	59	n/a	n/a	0	77
2008	17	n/a	n/a	n/a	66	n/a	n/a	0	83
2009	15	0	0	0	64	n/a	n/a	0	79
2010	11	0	1	0	66	n/a	n/a	0	78
2011	10	1	1	0	68	0	1	0	81
2012	9	2	1	0	77	0	0	0	89
2013	7	3	1	0	79	0	2	0	92
2014	11	1	1	1	75	0	0	0	89
2015	8	0	0	0	67	0	0	0	75
2016	10	2	0	0	61	0	1	0	74
2017	7	2	0	0	86	0	1	0	96
2018	5	2	0	2	87	0	5	0	101
2019	9	0	0	0	97	0	6	0	112
2020	8	0	0	0	103	0	8	0	119
2021	5	0	0	1	92	0	8	0	106
2022	6	0	0	2	78	0	5	0	91
2023	5	0	0	2	79	0	4	0	90
2024	6	1	0	1	76	0	4	0	88

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

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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 White River Middle School - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	84	3.0	28.0	n/a
1990	84	5.0	16.8	n/a
1991	85	5.0	17.0	n/a
1992	85	5.0	17.0	n/a
1993	85	7.5	11.3	n/a
1994	75	7.9	9.5	n/a
1995	85	7.3	11.6	n/a
1996	85	7.3	11.6	n/a
1997	90	8.0	11.3	74.4
1998	72	7.1	10.1	75
1999	84	9.2	9.1	79.8
2000	89	7.8	11.4	96.6
2001	103	7.8	13.2	78.6
2002	89	8.0	11.1	82
2003	89	8.0	11.1	82
2004	90	7.3	12.3	94.4
2005	90	8.4	10.7	96.7
2006	85	8.8	9.7	82.4
2007	77	6.6	11.7	n/a
2008	83	8.4	9.9	96.4
2009	79	8.4	9.4	96.2
2010	78	7.9	9.7	96.2
2011	81	6.9	11.7	96.3
2012	89	7.4	11.9	96.6
2013	92	7.7	11.9	95.7
2014	89	8.1	10.9	96.6
2015	75	9.0	8.3	100
2016	74	9.0	8.2	100
2017	96	8.9	10.7	100
2018	101	8.9	11.2	100
2019	112	9.0	12.4	100
2020	119	9.0	13.1	100
2021	106	8.8	12.0	100
2022	91	8.9	10.1	100
2023	90	8.2	10.9	100
2024	88	6.8	12.7	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 White River Middle School - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	84	3.0	28.0	n/a
1990	84	5.0	16.8	n/a
1991	85	5.0	17.0	n/a
1992	85	5.0	17.0	n/a
1993	85	7.5	11.3	n/a
1994	75	7.9	9.5	n/a
1995	85	7.3	11.6	n/a
1996	85	7.3	11.6	n/a
1997	90	8.0	11.3	74.4
1998	72	7.1	10.1	75
1999	84	9.2	9.1	79.8
2000	89	7.8	11.4	96.6
2001	103	7.8	13.2	78.6
2002	89	8.0	11.1	82
2003	89	8.0	11.1	82
2004	90	7.3	12.3	94.4
2005	90	8.4	10.7	96.7
2006	85	8.8	9.7	82.4
2007	77	6.6	11.7	n/a
2008	83	8.4	9.9	96.4
2009	79	8.4	9.4	96.2
2010	78	7.9	9.7	96.2
2011	81	6.9	11.7	96.3
2012	89	7.4	11.9	96.6
2013	92	7.7	11.9	95.7
2014	89	8.1	10.9	96.6
2015	75	9.0	8.3	100
2016	74	9.0	8.2	100
2017	96	8.9	10.7	100
2018	101	8.9	11.2	100
2019	112	9.0	12.4	100
2020	119	9.0	13.1	100
2021	106	8.8	12.0	100
2022	91	8.9	10.1	100
2023	90	8.2	10.9	100
2024	88	6.8	12.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for White River Middle School - 04

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,428 (12.0%)	$10,447 (88.0%)	$11,875
2021	$1,993 (15.0%)	$11,264 (85.0%)	$13,256
2022	$3,364 (22.8%)	$11,395 (77.2%)	$14,759
2023	$3,186 (19.8%)	$12,870 (80.2%)	$16,056

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White River 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 130^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 142^nd of 150 Middle schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (White River Middle School - 04)	36.6	18.5	18.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (White River School District 47-1)	36.6	18.5	18.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (White River Middle School - 04)	19.5	18.5	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (White River School District 47-1)	19.5	18.5	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (White River Middle School - 04)	46.2	14.3	31.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (White River School District 47-1)	46.2	14.3	31.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (White River Middle School - 04)	25.6	14.3	11.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (White River School District 47-1)	25.6	14.3	11.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (White River Middle School - 04)	40	18.5	21.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (White River School District 47-1)	40	18.5	21.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (White River Middle School - 04)	20	8.8	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (White River School District 47-1)	20	8.8	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37	6.8%
8th Grade Science (White River Middle School - 04)	16.7	25.9	9.3%
8th Grade Science (White River School District 47-1)	16.7	25.9	9.3%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (White River Middle School - 04)	40.9	17.1	23.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (White River School District 47-1)	33.6	21.7	11.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (White River Middle School - 04)	21.8	12.2	9.6%
All Grades Mathematics (White River School District 47-1)	21.4	14.3	7.1%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	112	90	19.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	97	79	18.6%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	5	44.4%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near White River Middle School - 04

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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 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	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
White River Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	501 E 3rd St	White River	57579	Mellette County	White River School District 47-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 259-3135	88	7	12.7	100.0%	6 (6.8%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	5	144^th of 147 public middle schools	2.0%		8.2	142^nd of 150 public middle schools	5.3%	2	22.9	22.2	22.6	22.6	14.3	14.8	9.7	12.9	12.9	$16,056	$3,186	$12,870
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18	Public	6-8	181 W Denver St	Mission	57555	Todd County	Todd County School District 66-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 856-3544	14	0	58.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$13,651	$2,542	$11,109
Todd County Middle School - 10	Public	6-8	27000 US Hwy 83	Mission	57555	Todd County	Todd County School District 66-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 856-3504	373	27	13.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	359 (96.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)								(n/a)		8.4								$14,722	$4,212	$10,511

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