Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

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Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 ranks 108 th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Wolsey, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 83 students. The school is part of the Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6, which is ranked 98 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota middle schools, with a ranking between 90-127 out of 143-150 schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. In comparison, the nearby Huron Middle School - 02 has a higher ranking, between 94-97 out of 143-147 schools, and a 2-star rating. Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 has also consistently underperformed the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, while Huron Middle School - 02 has performed closer to or above the state averages in both subjects.

Despite these challenges, Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 15.2% in 2021-2022 to 3.9% in 2023-2024, which is much lower than the 29.8% rate at Huron Middle School - 02. However, the school has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to 58.56% at Huron Middle School - 02. These factors, along with the school's declining enrollment and fluctuating per-student spending, present both challenges and opportunities for Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 to improve and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

375 Ash St SE
Wolsey, SD 57384

(605) 883-4221

District: Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,053

Students who attend Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Wolsey Wessington High School - 01

Feeder schools for Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 76

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

6.6%

African American:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 73.5% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.66. (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 (89.5%), Hispanic (6.6%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 employs 4.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is $12,053.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 108^th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 98^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2005	60.56	57^th	136	58.1%
2006	45.33	101^st	141	28.4%
2007	27.07	119^th	136	12.5%
2008	51.61	84^th	136	38.2%
2009	37.26	113^th	139	18.7%
2010	43.38	105^th	139	24.5%
2011	33.52	115^th	140	17.9%
2012	49.54	88^th	146	39.7%
2013	52.52	82^nd	145	43.4%
2015	39.65	102^nd	145	29.7%
2016	27.59	125^th	147	15.0%
2017	44.03	99^th	146	32.2%
2018	37.07	110^th	147	25.2%
2019	19.80	127^th	149	14.8%
2021	42.31	90^th	145	37.9%
2022	41.19	93^rd	143	35.0%
2023	28.85	117^th	150	22.0%
2024	31.66	108^th	147	26.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	22.48	69^th	79	12.7%
2021	43.99	35^th	63	44.4%
2023	45.51	36^th	70	48.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	45.55	69^th	99	30.3%
2019	37.82	75^th	107	29.9%
2021	36.16	84^th	113	25.7%
2022	49.10	55^th	102	46.1%
2023	33.34	83^rd	112	25.9%
2024	37.38	80^th	107	25.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	14.13	99^th	110	10.0%
2021	47.28	60^th	115	47.8%
2022	34.01	78^th	104	25.0%
2023	25.69	95^th	116	18.1%
2024	46.08	68^th	115	40.9%

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Rank History for White students at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	33.38	98^th	131	25.2%
2019	15.94	124^th	136	8.8%
2021	33.27	104^th	136	23.5%
2022	31.16	101^st	132	23.5%
2023	17.62	128^th	136	5.9%
2024	19.80	118^th	132	10.6%

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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.

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 Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	81	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	82
1995	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	72
1996	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	72
1997	70	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	70
1998	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	71
1999	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	75
2000	68	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	68
2001	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	64
2002	55	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	58
2003	55	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	58
2004	50	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	50
2005	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	62
2006	77	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	78
2007	69	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	70
2008	67	n/a	n/a	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	69
2009	83	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	88
2010	75	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	80
2011	77	2	0	0	4	0	0	83
2012	61	2	1	0	1	0	0	65
2013	63	2	0	0	1	0	0	66
2014	65	4	0	2	1	0	0	72
2015	73	4	0	1	1	0	3	82
2016	46	3	0	2	1	0	1	53
2017	97	5	0	10	3	0	6	121
2018	96	4	0	13	0	0	7	120
2019	94	0	0	13	0	0	6	113
2020	91	0	0	15	0	0	6	112
2021	69	0	0	12	0	0	4	85
2022	55	0	0	8	1	0	3	67
2023	70	1	0	9	0	0	3	83
2024	68	2	0	5	0	0	1	76

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 Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	82	6.4	12.8	n/a
1995	72	6.0	12.0	n/a
1996	72	6.0	12.0	n/a
1997	70	5.9	11.9	20
1998	71	2.1	33.8	42.3
1999	75	3.4	22.1	37.3
2000	68	6.6	10.3	39.7
2001	64	4.9	13.1	50
2002	58	5.4	10.7	43.1
2003	58	5.4	10.7	43.1
2004	50	5.7	8.8	44
2005	62	6.0	10.3	30.6
2006	78	6.0	13.0	32.1
2007	70	6.0	11.7	n/a
2008	69	5.4	12.8	n/a
2009	88	5.0	17.6	52.3
2010	80	6.6	12.1	50
2011	83	6.6	12.5	53
2012	65	6.7	9.6	35.4
2013	66	6.1	10.7	36.4
2014	72	5.4	13.1	38.9
2015	82	7.0	11.7	31.7
2016	53	6.0	8.8	30.2
2017	121	5.5	22.0	33.1
2018	120	5.8	20.5	36.7
2019	113	7.4	15.1	35.4
2020	112	7.4	14.9	42.9
2021	85	5.3	15.8	40
2022	67	5.2	12.6	29.9
2023	83	5.3	15.4	39.8
2024	76	4.7	15.8	36.8

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 Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	82	6.4	12.8	n/a
1995	72	6.0	12.0	n/a
1996	72	6.0	12.0	n/a
1997	70	5.9	11.9	20
1998	71	2.1	33.8	42.3
1999	75	3.4	22.1	37.3
2000	68	6.6	10.3	39.7
2001	64	4.9	13.1	50
2002	58	5.4	10.7	43.1
2003	58	5.4	10.7	43.1
2004	50	5.7	8.8	44
2005	62	6.0	10.3	30.6
2006	78	6.0	13.0	32.1
2007	70	6.0	11.7	n/a
2008	69	5.4	12.8	n/a
2009	88	5.0	17.6	52.3
2010	80	6.6	12.1	50
2011	83	6.6	12.5	53
2012	65	6.7	9.6	35.4
2013	66	6.1	10.7	36.4
2014	72	5.4	13.1	38.9
2015	82	7.0	11.7	31.7
2016	53	6.0	8.8	30.2
2017	121	5.5	22.0	33.1
2018	120	5.8	20.5	36.7
2019	113	7.4	15.1	35.4
2020	112	7.4	14.9	42.9
2021	85	5.3	15.8	40
2022	67	5.2	12.6	29.9
2023	83	5.3	15.4	39.8
2024	76	4.7	15.8	36.8

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 Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$754 (7.6%)	$9,184 (92.4%)	$9,938
2021	$1,113 (9.9%)	$10,080 (90.1%)	$11,193
2022	$1,231 (9.8%)	$11,385 (90.2%)	$12,616
2023	$1,372 (11.4%)	$10,681 (88.6%)	$12,053

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wolsey Wessington 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 127^th of 149 Middle schools	Ranks 117^th of 150 Middle schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03)	37.5	21.9	15.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6)	37.5	21.9	15.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03)	46.9	31.3	15.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6)	46.9	31.3	15.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03)	33.3	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6)	33.3	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	50.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03)	23.3	37.5	14.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6)	23.3	37.5	14.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03)	33.3	34.6	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6)	33.3	34.6	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	52.1	48.8	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03)	25.9	38.5	12.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6)	25.9	38.5	12.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	43.8	37.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03)	14.8	30.8	16%
8th Grade Science (Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6)	14.8	30.8	16%
8th Grade Science (South Dakota)	41.2	38.1	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03)	34.5	30.5	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6)	37.5	25.8	11.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03)	32.7	35.4	2.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6)	34.1	28	6.1%
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	113	83	26.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	9	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	70	25.5%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.4%	39.8%	4.4%

Schools Near Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

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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
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	375 Ash St SE	Wolsey	57384	Beadle County	Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 883-4221	76	5	15.8	36.8%	68 (89.5%)	2 (2.6%)	5 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	31.7	108^th of 147 public middle schools	26.5%		28.9	117^th of 150 public middle schools	22.0%	9	36.0	42.9	40.0	39.7	28.0	42.9	35.0	35.6	30.0	$12,053	$1,372	$10,681
Huron Middle School - 02	Public	6-8	1045 18th SW	Huron	57350	Beadle County	Huron School District 02-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 353-6900	710	44	16.0	66.5%	262 (36.9%)	4 (0.6%)	248 (34.9%)	163 (23.0%)	13 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	17 (2.4%)	40.8	97^th of 147 public middle schools	34.0%		42.6	94^th of 150 public middle schools	37.3%	3	52.3	44.4	45.8	47.5	39.3	27.4	37.3	34.6	37.7	$11,089	$996	$10,093

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