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White Lake Middle School - 03

Summary:

White Lake Middle School - 03 is a small public middle school in White Lake, South Dakota, serving around 30 students in grades 6-8. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed academically compared to the state and nearby schools.

The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20.69%) and Mathematics (37.93%) are significantly lower than the state averages (49.7% and 41.86%, respectively), and the school's overall ranking has declined from a high of 5 out of 150 South Dakota middle schools in 2017-2018 to 121 out of 150 in the 2022-2023 school year. This underperformance is despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of around $10,600, which is higher than the nearby Kimball Middle School ($7,513) and Plankinton Junior High ($8,460).

The school's student population is predominantly White, with a small percentage of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students, which differs from the nearby Aurora Plains Academy Middle School, which has a higher percentage of Native American students. Additionally, the school has a relatively high proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.43% to 50% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher percentage of students from low-income families compared to the state and nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's underperformance, indicate that White Lake Middle School - 03 may face unique challenges in serving its student population that go beyond just funding and resources.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 410 E 4th St
       White Lake, SD  57383

(605) 249-2251

District: White Lake School District 01-3

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,169 Help


Students who attend White Lake Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    White Lake High School - 01

Feeder schools for White Lake Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    White Lake Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  23

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Pacific Islander:
4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Lake Middle School - 03 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.31. (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 (91.3%), Hispanic (4.3%), Pacific Islander (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Lake Middle School - 03 is 7.9. (See more...)
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Compare White Lake Middle School - 03 employs 2.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Lake Middle School - 03 is $14,169.
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Rank History for White Lake Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at White Lake Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.42 12th 134 91.0%
2005 84.27 5th 136 96.3%
2006 82.65 5th 141 96.5%
2007 89.88 1st 136 99.3%
2008 92.69 1st 136 99.3%
2013 69.05 38th 145 73.8%
2018 87.59 5th 147 96.6%
2019 34.53 107th 149 28.2%
2021 1.25 145th 145 0.0%
2023 24.31 121st 150 19.3%
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Rank History for White students at White Lake Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.23 133rd 136 2.2%
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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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Enrollment information for White Lake Middle School - 03

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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 14 14
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 21 21
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 29 29
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 29 29
1993 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1994 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1995 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1996 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1997 28 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
1998 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
1999 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2000 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2001 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2002 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2003 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2004 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2005 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2006 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2007 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2008 26 1 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 28
2009 19 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2010 21 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2011 17 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 19
2012 18 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 21
2013 22 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 24
2014 14 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 16
2015 13 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 14
2016 11 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 13
2017 12 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 15
2018 16 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 19
2019 15 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 17
2020 18 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 19
2021 28 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 31
2022 26 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 28
2023 27 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 30
2024 21 0 0 1 0 1 0 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 White Lake Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 14 1.8 7.7 n/a
1990 21 0.7 30.0 n/a
1991 29 1.8 16.1 n/a
1992 29 1.8 16.1 n/a
1993 25 2.6 9.6 n/a
1994 27 2.8 9.6 n/a
1995 35 1.8 19.4 n/a
1996 35 1.8 19.4 n/a
1997 28 1.5 18.7 39.3
1998 33 2.0 16.5 57.6
1999 39 1.8 21.7 51.3
2000 24 1.7 14.1 50
2001 23 2.0 11.5 47.8
2002 25 2.9 8.6 52
2003 25 2.9 8.6 52
2004 26 2.6 10.0 50
2005 24 2.6 9.2 50
2006 30 2.6 11.5 43.3
2007 30 2.6 11.5 40
2008 28 2.6 10.8 60.7
2009 20 2.6 7.7 55
2010 21 2.3 8.9 61.9
2011 19 2.2 8.4 36.8
2012 21 2.3 8.9 23.8
2013 24 2.1 11.2 29.2
2014 16 2.1 7.4 43.8
2015 14 2.0 7.0 50
2016 13 2.0 6.5 46.2
2017 15 1.8 8.2 40
2018 19 1.3 14.5 63.2
2019 17 1.3 12.9 52.9
2020 19 1.6 11.5 47.4
2021 31 2.4 12.7 45.2
2022 28 2.6 10.4 21.4
2023 30 2.9 10.3 50
2024 23 2.8 7.9 56.5

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 Lake Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 14 1.8 7.7 n/a
1990 21 0.7 30.0 n/a
1991 29 1.8 16.1 n/a
1992 29 1.8 16.1 n/a
1993 25 2.6 9.6 n/a
1994 27 2.8 9.6 n/a
1995 35 1.8 19.4 n/a
1996 35 1.8 19.4 n/a
1997 28 1.5 18.7 39.3
1998 33 2.0 16.5 57.6
1999 39 1.8 21.7 51.3
2000 24 1.7 14.1 50
2001 23 2.0 11.5 47.8
2002 25 2.9 8.6 52
2003 25 2.9 8.6 52
2004 26 2.6 10.0 50
2005 24 2.6 9.2 50
2006 30 2.6 11.5 43.3
2007 30 2.6 11.5 40
2008 28 2.6 10.8 60.7
2009 20 2.6 7.7 55
2010 21 2.3 8.9 61.9
2011 19 2.2 8.4 36.8
2012 21 2.3 8.9 23.8
2013 24 2.1 11.2 29.2
2014 16 2.1 7.4 43.8
2015 14 2.0 7.0 50
2016 13 2.0 6.5 46.2
2017 15 1.8 8.2 40
2018 19 1.3 14.5 63.2
2019 17 1.3 12.9 52.9
2020 19 1.6 11.5 47.4
2021 31 2.4 12.7 45.2
2022 28 2.6 10.4 21.4
2023 30 2.9 10.3 50
2024 23 2.8 7.9 56.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for White Lake Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $257 (2.4%) $10,376 (97.6%) $10,633
2021 $757 (7.1%) $9,880 (92.9%) $10,637
2022 $639 (4.8%) $12,645 (95.2%) $13,284
2023 $656 (4.6%) $13,512 (95.4%) $14,169

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Lake Middle School - 03

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 107th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 121st of 150 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (White Lake Middle School - 03)309.1
 20.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (White Lake School District 01-3)309.1
 20.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (White Lake Middle School - 03)5027.3
 22.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (White Lake School District 01-3)5027.3
 22.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (White Lake Middle School - 03)3018.2
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (White Lake School District 01-3)3018.2
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (White Lake Middle School - 03)37.520.7
 16.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (White Lake School District 01-3)33.336.7
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (White Lake Middle School - 03)56.337.9
 18.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (White Lake School District 01-3)36.546.7
 10.2%
   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 Students1730
 76.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White1527
 80%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%50%
 2.9%

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Students at White Lake Middle School - 03 are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 23 students attended White Lake Middle School - 03.

Students who attend White Lake Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend White Lake High School - 01


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