Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

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Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 ranks 91 st of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 is a small public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Irene, South Dakota, with a student population of just 49 students. The school is part of the Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3, which is ranked 67 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota middle schools in recent years, with below-average proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. However, the school's performance on the 8th-grade Science assessment is relatively stronger, with a proficiency rate of 46.43% in 2023-2024, compared to the state's 38.83%. The school's student demographics include a higher percentage of male students, who have generally outperformed the female students, and a significant percentage of low socioeconomic status (SES) students.

Compared to nearby schools, Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 performs similarly or slightly better than Beresford Middle School - 03 and Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03 on academic assessments, but significantly worse than the higher-performing Yankton Middle School - 02 and Centerville Middle School - 03. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated in recent years, and its spending per student has increased, which may indicate a focus on improving resources and support for students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037

(605) 263-3313

District: Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
91^st of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,043

Students who attend Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 usually attend:

High:

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

Feeder schools for Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04:

Elementary:

Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 49

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

6.1%

American Indian:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 ranks worse than 61.9% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.52. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 is $12,043.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 91^st of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 67^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

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Rank History for all students at Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2008	50.28	87^th	136	36.0%
2009	70.67	31^st	139	77.7%
2010	74.47	21^st	139	84.9%
2011	75.50	14^th	140	90.0%
2012	70.01	35^th	146	76.0%
2013	45.63	96^th	145	33.8%
2015	47.77	77^th	145	46.9%
2016	50.99	69^th	147	53.1%
2017	27.40	119^th	146	18.5%
2018	42.45	97^th	147	34.0%
2019	41.67	100^th	149	32.9%
2021	18.62	127^th	145	12.4%
2022	34.07	104^th	143	27.3%
2023	31.87	114^th	150	24.0%
2024	44.52	91^st	147	38.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.42	53^rd	79	32.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	49.25	59^th	99	40.4%
2019	26.49	85^th	107	20.6%
2021	21.77	98^th	113	13.3%
2024	22.98	94^th	107	12.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	57.54	42^nd	110	61.8%
2023	40.50	75^th	116	35.3%
2024	66.12	33^rd	115	71.3%

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Rank History for White students at Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	29.63	105^th	131	19.8%
2019	31.62	103^rd	136	24.3%
2021	10.44	133^rd	136	2.2%
2022	28.09	105^th	132	20.5%
2023	25.98	112^th	136	17.6%
2024	42.67	83^rd	132	37.1%

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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 Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	51	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	52
2009	49	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	53
2010	44	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	46
2011	47	0	0	0	1	0	0	48
2012	45	0	0	0	2	0	0	47
2013	40	2	0	1	1	0	0	44
2014	38	1	0	2	0	0	0	41
2015	41	0	0	1	0	0	0	42
2016	38	0	0	1	1	0	0	40
2017	37	0	0	1	3	0	0	41
2018	47	0	0	0	1	0	0	48
2019	46	0	0	0	1	0	0	47
2020	39	0	0	1	2	0	0	42
2021	41	0	0	0	1	0	2	44
2022	41	0	0	0	0	0	2	43
2023	45	0	0	0	1	0	3	49

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 Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	52	3.1	16.8	34.6
2009	53	3.3	16.1	41.5
2010	46	3.1	14.4	45.7
2011	48	3.9	12.2	31.3
2012	47	3.9	11.8	42.6
2013	44	3.7	11.6	56.8
2014	41	3.8	10.6	48.8
2015	42	3.0	14.0	45.2
2016	40	3.0	13.3	52.5
2017	41	3.2	12.5	39
2018	48	3.2	14.6	33.3
2019	47	3.1	14.9	31.9
2020	42	3.1	13.3	23.8
2021	44	3.1	13.9	36.4
2022	43	3.1	13.7	20.9
2023	49	3.2	14.9	32.7

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 Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	52	3.1	16.8	34.6
2009	53	3.3	16.1	41.5
2010	46	3.1	14.4	45.7
2011	48	3.9	12.2	31.3
2012	47	3.9	11.8	42.6
2013	44	3.7	11.6	56.8
2014	41	3.8	10.6	48.8
2015	42	3.0	14.0	45.2
2016	40	3.0	13.3	52.5
2017	41	3.2	12.5	39
2018	48	3.2	14.6	33.3
2019	47	3.1	14.9	31.9
2020	42	3.1	13.3	23.8
2021	44	3.1	13.9	36.4
2022	43	3.1	13.7	20.9
2023	49	3.2	14.9	32.7

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 Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$99 (1.0%)	$10,235 (99.0%)	$10,334
2021	$835 (7.3%)	$10,581 (92.7%)	$11,416
2022	$44 (0.4%)	$12,368 (99.6%)	$12,412
2023	$343 (2.8%)	$11,699 (97.1%)	$12,043

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 100^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 114^th of 150 Middle schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04)	52.6	32.1	20.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	52.6	32.1	20.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04)	42.1	28.6	13.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	42.1	28.6	13.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04)	56	50	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	56	50	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04)	40	13.6	26.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	40	13.6	26.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04)	24	45.5	21.5%
8th Grade Science (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	24	45.5	21.5%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04)	54.6	40	14.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	52.3	46.1	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04)	40.9	22	18.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	42.4	34.9	7.5%
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	47	49	4.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	46	45	2.2%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.9%	32.7%	0.7%

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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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04	Public	7-8	130 E State St	Irene	57037	Clay County	Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 263-3313	49	3	14.9	32.7%	45 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	44.5	91^st of 147 public middle schools	38.1%		31.9	114^th of 150 public middle schools	24.0%	23			54.5	46.4	50.0			31.8	28.6	30.0		46.4		$12,043	$343	$11,699
Centerville Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	610 Lincoln St	Centerville	57014	Turner County	Centerville School District 60-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 563-2291	74	5	13.9	16.2%	70 (94.6%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	63^rd of 147 public middle schools	57.1%		76.5	20^th of 150 public middle schools	86.7%	43		33.3	47.8	50.0	44.3		38.1	47.8	57.7	48.6		53.9		$10,879	$364	$10,515
Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	100 Kingsbury St	Gayville	57031	Yankton County	Gayville-Volin School District 63-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 267-4476	63	4	16.2	27.0%	58 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	26.5	115^th of 147 public middle schools	21.8%		33.2	109^th of 150 public middle schools	27.3%	6		35.3	30.8	40.0	36.0		35.3	23.1	30.0	30.0		35.0		$10,497	$553	$9,944
Viborg-Hurley Middle School - 03	Public	5-8	501 Adams St	Hurley	57036	Turner County	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 766-5418	125	8	14.8	24.0%	110 (88.0%)	3 (2.4%)	5 (4.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	33.2	106^th of 147 public middle schools	27.9%		53.7	71^st of 150 public middle schools	52.7%	35	34.4	26.1	48.7	30.0	36.8	31.3	34.8	30.8	30.0	31.6	40.6	55.0	46.2	$9,676	$106	$9,570
Yankton Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	2000 Mulberry St	Yankton	57078	Yankton County	Yankton School District 63-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 665-2419	606	37	16.4	32.7%	460 (75.9%)	11 (1.8%)	54 (8.9%)	4 (0.7%)	39 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.1%)	54.8	66^th of 147 public middle schools	55.1%		58.5	57^th of 150 public middle schools	62.0%	9		51.8	56.9	52.2	53.6		34.5	45.2	46.8	42.2		39.9		$10,480	$904	$9,576
Beresford Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	205 W Maple St	Beresford	57004	Union County	Beresford School District 61-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 763-2139	174	11	15.1	16.1%	154 (88.5%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.6%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	13.4	134^th of 147 public middle schools	8.8%		25.4	120^th of 150 public middle schools	20.0%	14		20.4	25.0	36.1	27.7		16.7	13.6	21.3	17.6		31.2		$9,895	$158	$9,737

Frequently Asked Questions about Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

Is Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 a good school?

Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 ranks 91^st of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 in?

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

How many students attend Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04?

In the 2022-23 school year, 49 students attended Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04.

What is the racial makeup of Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04?

Students at Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 attend?

Students who attend Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 usually go on to attend Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

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