Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

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Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Sturgis, South Dakota, part of the Meade School District 46-1. With 489 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and for certain student subgroups.

Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 boasts impressive test scores, with proficiency rates of 51.57% in ELA, 43.63% in Math, and 50% in Science, compared to the state averages of 50.04%, 42.95%, and 42.6%, respectively. The school's performance is especially strong in 5th grade ELA, where 59.8% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 49.55%. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate than the state average, with 22.8% of students chronically absent in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 19.7%. Additionally, 30.06% of the school's students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Stagebarn Middle School - 10 has similar test scores and student demographics but a lower chronic absenteeism rate, while Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 and Spearfish Middle School - 05 have lower test scores but also lower chronic absenteeism rates. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 stands out for its particularly strong performance among Hispanic and Native American students, ranking in the top 10 in the state for these subgroups in recent years.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1425 Cedar St
       Sturgis, SD  57785


(605) 347-5232

District: Meade School District 46-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,875 Help


Students who attend Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:    Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Feeder schools for Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02:

Elementary:    Atall Elementary - 17
    Central Meade County School - 09
    Elm Springs Elementary - 13
    Hereford Elementary - 08
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Compare Details Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.17. (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 (87.2%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 employs 31.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is $8,875.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 73rd of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Meade School District 46-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Meade School District 46-1 29th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

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Rank History for all students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.82 86th 133 35.3%
2004 44.54 103rd 134 23.1%
2005 46.90 97th 136 28.7%
2006 40.96 109th 141 22.7%
2007 36.52 115th 136 15.4%
2008 40.13 107th 136 21.3%
2009 43.53 103rd 139 25.9%
2010 55.70 76th 139 45.3%
2011 54.50 80th 140 42.9%
2012 56.15 74th 146 49.3%
2013 56.91 70th 145 51.7%
2015 54.69 61st 145 57.9%
2016 62.68 45th 147 69.4%
2017 53.75 73rd 146 50.0%
2018 63.68 47th 147 68.0%
2019 57.81 59th 149 60.4%
2021 55.93 59th 145 59.3%
2022 56.91 55th 143 61.5%
2023 63.99 42nd 150 72.0%
2024 52.17 73rd 147 50.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.02 1st 18 94.4%
2023 34.97 15th 21 28.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.09 6th 32 81.3%
2022 33.39 20th 25 20.0%
2023 32.68 20th 27 25.9%
2024 53.27 10th 29 65.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.27 10th 71 85.9%
2019 56.99 28th 79 64.6%
2021 62.14 11th 63 82.5%
2022 80.48 4th 46 91.3%
2023 71.78 12th 70 82.9%
2024 65.81 13th 65 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.23 38th 99 61.6%
2019 60.89 38th 107 64.5%
2021 57.65 48th 113 57.5%
2022 54.36 46th 102 54.9%
2023 59.09 48th 112 57.1%
2024 52.76 53rd 107 50.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.53 34th 111 69.4%
2019 53.74 47th 110 57.3%
2021 54.62 42nd 115 63.5%
2022 54.77 44th 104 57.7%
2023 66.16 27th 116 76.7%
2024 49.74 59th 115 48.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.24 3rd 21 85.7%
2021 55.71 7th 23 69.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.96 3rd 30 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.48 56th 131 57.3%
2019 51.80 62nd 136 54.4%
2021 45.98 78th 136 42.6%
2022 47.37 65th 132 50.8%
2023 57.84 47th 136 65.4%
2024 42.28 85th 132 35.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

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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 745 745
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 446 446
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 458 458
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 458 458
1993 748 3 6 8 26 n/a n/a 0 791
1994 715 4 5 11 45 n/a n/a 0 780
1995 737 3 5 9 40 n/a n/a 0 794
1996 737 3 5 9 40 n/a n/a 0 794
1997 677 3 5 9 44 n/a n/a 0 738
1998 642 5 4 6 25 n/a n/a 0 682
1999 656 3 7 6 26 n/a n/a 0 698
2000 676 5 9 8 21 n/a n/a 0 719
2001 668 4 5 9 24 n/a n/a 0 710
2002 646 8 4 10 24 n/a n/a 0 692
2003 646 8 4 10 24 n/a n/a 0 692
2004 631 9 3 9 28 n/a n/a 0 680
2005 611 10 3 10 31 n/a n/a 0 665
2006 583 6 3 10 36 n/a n/a 0 638
2007 548 9 4 16 36 n/a n/a 0 613
2008 543 4 7 16 18 n/a n/a 0 588
2009 535 3 6 9 23 n/a n/a 0 576
2010 415 2 5 10 23 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 413 2 3 13 24 1 0 0 456
2012 411 2 1 15 31 0 3 0 463
2013 433 3 0 15 33 1 4 0 489
2014 422 5 1 15 22 1 6 0 472
2015 424 6 2 16 20 1 7 0 476
2016 432 5 1 17 27 0 15 0 497
2017 453 6 0 25 24 0 19 0 527
2018 477 4 1 23 33 0 27 0 565
2019 418 2 2 27 26 0 23 0 498
2020 371 3 1 18 18 0 20 0 431
2021 345 3 2 23 9 0 24 0 406
2022 462 3 4 23 7 0 26 0 525
2023 431 1 2 19 9 0 27 0 489
2024 423 2 3 20 16 0 21 0 485

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 Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 745 39.4 18.9 n/a
1990 446 27.3 16.3 n/a
1991 458 27.0 16.9 n/a
1992 458 27.0 16.9 n/a
1993 791 47.4 16.7 n/a
1994 780 48.9 16.0 n/a
1995 794 49.9 15.9 n/a
1996 794 49.9 15.9 n/a
1997 738 49.7 14.8 12.3
1998 682 46.7 14.6 18.5
1999 698 48.6 14.4 9.7
2000 719 49.2 14.6 27.1
2001 710 49.2 14.4 28.6
2002 692 46.3 14.9 34.7
2003 692 46.3 14.9 34.7
2004 680 46.3 14.7 30.1
2005 665 45.3 14.7 31
2006 638 45.3 14.1 33.5
2007 613 44.8 13.7 35.1
2008 588 42.3 13.9 37.8
2009 576 40.9 14.1 38.7
2010 455 31.4 14.4 43.3
2011 456 30.6 14.8 40.1
2012 463 29.0 15.9 44.1
2013 489 29.2 16.7 40.9
2014 472 30.4 15.4 44.7
2015 476 30.0 15.8 41.4
2016 497 31.0 16.0 43.1
2017 527 32.6 16.1 38.1
2018 565 34.6 16.3 37
2019 498 33.1 15.0 38.2
2020 431 28.9 14.9 36.7
2021 406 26.9 15.0 29.8
2022 525 33.0 15.8 17
2023 489 33.8 14.4 30.1
2024 485 31.6 15.3 33.4

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 Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 745 39.4 18.9 n/a
1990 446 27.3 16.3 n/a
1991 458 27.0 16.9 n/a
1992 458 27.0 16.9 n/a
1993 791 47.4 16.7 n/a
1994 780 48.9 16.0 n/a
1995 794 49.9 15.9 n/a
1996 794 49.9 15.9 n/a
1997 738 49.7 14.8 12.3
1998 682 46.7 14.6 18.5
1999 698 48.6 14.4 9.7
2000 719 49.2 14.6 27.1
2001 710 49.2 14.4 28.6
2002 692 46.3 14.9 34.7
2003 692 46.3 14.9 34.7
2004 680 46.3 14.7 30.1
2005 665 45.3 14.7 31
2006 638 45.3 14.1 33.5
2007 613 44.8 13.7 35.1
2008 588 42.3 13.9 37.8
2009 576 40.9 14.1 38.7
2010 455 31.4 14.4 43.3
2011 456 30.6 14.8 40.1
2012 463 29.0 15.9 44.1
2013 489 29.2 16.7 40.9
2014 472 30.4 15.4 44.7
2015 476 30.0 15.8 41.4
2016 497 31.0 16.0 43.1
2017 527 32.6 16.1 38.1
2018 565 34.6 16.3 37
2019 498 33.1 15.0 38.2
2020 431 28.9 14.9 36.7
2021 406 26.9 15.0 29.8
2022 525 33.0 15.8 17
2023 489 33.8 14.4 30.1
2024 485 31.6 15.3 33.4

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 Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $483 (5.8%) $7,852 (94.2%) $8,335
2021 $686 (7.1%) $8,936 (92.9%) $9,622
2022 $406 (8.3%) $4,463 (91.7%) $4,869
2023 $318 (3.6%) $8,557 (96.4%) $8,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

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 59th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 42nd of 150 Middle schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02)55.346.3
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)5648.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02)36.443.9
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)41.145.6
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02)57.359.4
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)56.953.4
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02)46.746.1
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)54.446.2
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02)57.360.6
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)57.654.9
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02)45.437.1
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)45.536.6
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02)50.349.2
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Meade School District 46-1)5049
 1%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02)56.755.1
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)58.357.8
 0.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02)43.141.2
 1.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)50.648.9
 1.7%
   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 Students498489
 1.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian269
 65.4%
Asian22
Hispanic2719
 29.6%
Pacific Islander00
White418431
 3.1%
Two or More Races2327
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%30.1%
 8.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 485 students attended Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02.

Students at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 are 87% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 ranks 73rd of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend Sturgis Brown High School - 01


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