Whittier Middle School - 08 vs. Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Should you attend Whittier Middle School - 08 or Patrick Henry Middle School - 07? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 716 students in grades 6-8, Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 953 students in grades 6-8, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
716 students
953 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 636 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#123 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
214
320
Grade 7 Students
244
314
Grade 8 Students
258
319
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
5%
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
28%
8%
% Black
26%
6%
% White
24%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
