Serving 73 students in grades 6-8, Warner Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Warner Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Warner Middle School - 03's student population of 73 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Warner Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Warner Middle School - 03 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
14%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
4%
8%

Black
n/a
3%

White
90%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warner Middle School - 03's ranking?
Warner Middle School - 03 is ranked #9 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Warner Middle School - 03?
73 students attend Warner Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Warner Middle School - 03 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Warner Middle School - 03?
Warner Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Warner Middle School - 03 offer ?
Warner Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Warner Middle School - 03 part of?
Warner Middle School - 03 is part of Warner School District 06-5.
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