Is Winner Middle School - 02 a good school?

Winner Middle School - 02 ranks 107 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Winner Middle School - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 160 students attended Winner Middle School - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Winner Middle School - 02?

Students at Winner Middle School - 02 are 58% White, 38% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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Students who attend Winner Middle School - 02 usually go on to attend Winner High School - 01

Winner Middle School - 02

Summary:

Winner Middle School - 02 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 160 students in Winner, South Dakota. The school is part of the Winner School District 59-2, which is ranked 108 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winner Middle School - 02 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota middle schools, ranging from 77th to 122nd out of 143-150 schools over the past 8 years, and has maintained a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. The school's academic performance has been consistently below the state averages in recent years, with only 18.54% of students proficient or better in mathematics, significantly lower than the state average of 42.95%. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 22.1% to 36.3% in recent years.

In comparison, the closest middle school to Winner Middle School - 02 is Colome Middle School - 03, located about 10 miles away. Colome Middle School - 03 has a smaller enrollment of 30 students and is part of the Colome Consolidated 59-3 district, which is ranked higher than the Winner School District. Colome Middle School - 03 has generally outperformed Winner Middle School - 02 in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, Colome Middle School - 03 also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.4% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public 6-8

431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580

(605) 842-8125

District: Winner School District 59-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,121

Students who attend Winner Middle School - 02 usually attend:

High:

Winner High School - 01

Feeder schools for Winner Middle School - 02:

Elementary:

Winner Elementary - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 160

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

American Indian:

38.1%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winner Middle School - 02 ranks worse than 72.8% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.08. (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 (58.1%), American Indian (38.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winner Middle School - 02 is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Winner Middle School - 02 employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winner Middle School - 02 is $10,121.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Winner Middle School - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Winner Middle School - 02 107^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Winner Middle School - 02 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Winner School District 59-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Winner School District 59-2 108^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winner Middle School - 02

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Rank History for all students at Winner Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	45.42	92^nd	133	30.8%
2004	53.11	84^th	134	37.3%
2005	60.60	56^th	136	58.8%
2006	69.15	33^rd	141	76.6%
2007	71.59	22^nd	136	83.8%
2008	58.23	69^th	136	49.3%
2009	62.73	53^rd	139	61.9%
2010	40.68	109^th	139	21.6%
2011	34.92	112^th	140	20.0%
2012	38.38	108^th	146	26.0%
2013	42.35	108^th	145	25.5%
2015	40.50	98^th	145	32.4%
2016	39.83	107^th	147	27.2%
2017	53.11	77^th	146	47.3%
2018	40.34	102^nd	147	30.6%
2019	43.41	97^th	149	34.9%
2021	23.81	121^st	145	16.6%
2022	40.67	94^th	143	34.3%
2023	23.77	122^nd	150	18.7%
2024	32.08	107^th	147	27.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winner Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	33.47	53^rd	71	25.4%
2019	34.71	54^th	79	31.6%
2021	10.11	63^rd	63	0.0%
2022	38.68	34^th	46	26.1%
2023	26.41	57^th	70	18.6%
2024	45.06	37^th	65	43.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Winner Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	34.56	78^th	99	21.2%
2019	49.34	61^st	107	43.0%
2021	18.17	100^th	113	11.5%
2022	31.10	80^th	102	21.6%
2023	25.16	96^th	112	14.3%
2024	31.38	82^nd	107	23.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Winner Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	45.26	70^th	111	36.9%
2019	41.23	67^th	110	39.1%
2021	31.37	87^th	115	24.3%
2022	49.46	52^nd	104	50.0%
2023	24.10	97^th	116	16.4%
2024	28.74	91^st	115	20.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Winner Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	54.92	7^th	29	75.9%
2021	25.04	24^th	25	4.0%
2022	66.99	6^th	24	75.0%
2023	41.29	15^th	27	44.4%
2024	54.92	8^th	31	74.2%

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

Rank History for White students at Winner Middle School - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	36.79	88^th	131	32.8%
2019	53.25	60^th	136	55.9%
2021	48.21	71^st	136	47.8%
2022	56.88	55^th	132	58.3%
2023	25.51	114^th	136	16.2%
2024	38.10	93^rd	132	29.5%

See the entire list of Best South Dakota Middle Schools for White 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 Winner 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	235	235
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	244	244
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218	218
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	218	218
1993	196	0	0	0	30	n/a	n/a	0	226
1994	201	0	0	0	64	n/a	n/a	0	265
1995	194	0	0	0	51	n/a	n/a	0	245
1996	194	0	0	0	51	n/a	n/a	0	245
1997	202	0	0	0	37	n/a	n/a	0	239
1998	204	0	0	0	48	n/a	n/a	0	252
1999	188	0	0	0	52	n/a	n/a	0	240
2000	180	0	0	0	57	n/a	n/a	0	237
2001	171	0	0	0	51	n/a	n/a	0	222
2002	239	3	0	3	45	n/a	n/a	0	290
2003	239	3	0	3	45	n/a	n/a	0	290
2004	230	2	0	2	52	n/a	n/a	0	286
2005	207	2	0	1	57	n/a	n/a	0	267
2006	199	1	0	0	48	n/a	n/a	0	248
2007	170	1	0	0	56	n/a	n/a	0	227
2008	156	1	n/a	1	63	n/a	n/a	0	221
2009	145	0	0	0	54	n/a	n/a	0	199
2010	134	0	0	0	44	n/a	n/a	0	178
2011	108	0	0	0	30	0	0	0	138
2012	102	0	0	2	40	0	0	0	144
2013	94	0	0	0	44	0	0	0	138
2014	96	0	0	0	45	0	0	0	141
2015	96	1	1	0	51	0	0	0	149
2016	103	2	2	0	54	0	0	0	161
2017	106	1	3	2	42	0	0	0	154
2018	116	0	2	1	44	0	0	0	163
2019	106	0	0	1	51	0	1	0	159
2020	95	2	0	0	50	0	0	0	147
2021	92	2	1	0	56	0	0	0	151
2022	93	4	1	2	53	0	0	0	153
2023	99	2	1	3	55	0	0	0	160
2024	93	2	1	3	61	0	0	0	160

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winner Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	235	15.4	15.2	n/a
1990	244	16.0	15.2	n/a
1991	218	17.0	12.8	n/a
1992	218	17.0	12.8	n/a
1993	226	15.7	14.4	n/a
1994	265	17.4	15.2	n/a
1995	245	17.5	14.0	n/a
1996	245	17.5	14.0	n/a
1997	239	17.2	13.9	30.1
1998	252	17.2	14.7	43.7
1999	240	17.1	14.0	48.8
2000	237	18.0	13.2	48.9
2001	222	16.5	13.5	49.1
2002	290	23.7	12.2	42.4
2003	290	23.7	12.2	42.4
2004	286	23.5	12.2	42.7
2005	267	23.1	11.6	43.1
2006	248	21.9	11.3	41.1
2007	227	18.9	12.0	38.8
2008	221	16.6	13.3	51.1
2009	199	16.0	12.4	49.2
2010	178	12.9	13.7	41.6
2011	138	9.8	14.0	50
2012	144	8.9	16.0	42.4
2013	138	8.4	16.2	47.8
2014	141	9.4	14.8	46.1
2015	149	10.0	14.9	47.7
2016	161	10.0	16.1	46.6
2017	154	10.2	15.0	37
2018	163	9.7	16.7	38.7
2019	159	9.2	17.2	43.4
2020	147	9.9	14.7	43.5
2021	151	9.7	15.5	39.7
2022	153	9.9	15.3	32
2023	160	10.4	15.2	40.6
2024	160	10.1	15.8	37.5

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 Winner Middle School - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	235	15.4	15.2	n/a
1990	244	16.0	15.2	n/a
1991	218	17.0	12.8	n/a
1992	218	17.0	12.8	n/a
1993	226	15.7	14.4	n/a
1994	265	17.4	15.2	n/a
1995	245	17.5	14.0	n/a
1996	245	17.5	14.0	n/a
1997	239	17.2	13.9	30.1
1998	252	17.2	14.7	43.7
1999	240	17.1	14.0	48.8
2000	237	18.0	13.2	48.9
2001	222	16.5	13.5	49.1
2002	290	23.7	12.2	42.4
2003	290	23.7	12.2	42.4
2004	286	23.5	12.2	42.7
2005	267	23.1	11.6	43.1
2006	248	21.9	11.3	41.1
2007	227	18.9	12.0	38.8
2008	221	16.6	13.3	51.1
2009	199	16.0	12.4	49.2
2010	178	12.9	13.7	41.6
2011	138	9.8	14.0	50
2012	144	8.9	16.0	42.4
2013	138	8.4	16.2	47.8
2014	141	9.4	14.8	46.1
2015	149	10.0	14.9	47.7
2016	161	10.0	16.1	46.6
2017	154	10.2	15.0	37
2018	163	9.7	16.7	38.7
2019	159	9.2	17.2	43.4
2020	147	9.9	14.7	43.5
2021	151	9.7	15.5	39.7
2022	153	9.9	15.3	32
2023	160	10.4	15.2	40.6
2024	160	10.1	15.8	37.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Winner Middle School - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$525 (5.5%)	$8,935 (94.5%)	$9,460
2021	$674 (6.8%)	$9,212 (93.2%)	$9,886
2022	$1,142 (10.9%)	$9,337 (89.1%)	$10,479
2023	$797 (7.9%)	$9,323 (92.1%)	$10,121

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winner 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 97^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 122^nd of 150 Middle schools	16.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Winner Middle School - 02)	51	34.8	16.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Winner School District 59-2)	51	34.8	16.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Winner Middle School - 02)	42.9	26.1	16.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Winner School District 59-2)	42.9	26.1	16.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Winner Middle School - 02)	39.7	43.6	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Winner School District 59-2)	39.7	43.6	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Winner Middle School - 02)	24.1	21.8	2.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Winner School District 59-2)	24.1	21.8	2.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Winner Middle School - 02)	63.3	35.3	28%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Winner School District 59-2)	63.3	35.3	28%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Winner Middle School - 02)	36.7	25.5	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Winner School District 59-2)	36.7	25.5	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Winner Middle School - 02)	50	27.5	22.6%
8th Grade Science (Winner School District 59-2)	50	27.5	22.6%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Winner Middle School - 02)	50.6	38.2	12.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Winner School District 59-2)	49	40.4	8.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Winner Middle School - 02)	34	24.3	9.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Winner School District 59-2)	34.1	27.8	6.3%
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	159	160	0.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	51	55	7.8%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	106	99	6.6%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.4%	40.6%	2.8%

Schools Near Winner Middle School - 02

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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
Winner Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	431 E 7th St	Winner	57580	Tripp County	Winner School District 59-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 842-8125	160	10	15.8	37.5%	93 (58.1%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	61 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.1	107^th of 147 public middle schools	27.2%		23.8	122^nd of 150 public middle schools	18.7%	15	46.2	51.1	46.2	47.7	28.9	21.3		18.5	26.9	$10,121	$797	$9,323
Colome Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	105 Carr St	Colome	57528	Tripp County	Colome Consolidated 59-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 842-1624	36	5	7.9	72.2%	26 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)	39.1	98^th of 147 public middle schools	33.3%					(n/a)	33.3		53.8	45.5	33.3		23.1	30.3	46.2	$18,998	$3,557	$15,442

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