Serving 27 students in grades 7-8, Waubay Middle School - 03 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waubay Middle School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waubay Middle School - 03's student population of 27 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waubay Middle School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waubay Middle School - 03 is 0.48, 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
#569 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
26%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
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 Waubay Middle School - 03's ranking?
Waubay Middle School - 03 is ranked #569 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Waubay Middle School - 03?
27 students attend Waubay Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Waubay Middle School - 03 students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waubay Middle School - 03?
Waubay Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waubay Middle School - 03 offer ?
Waubay Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Waubay Middle School - 03 part of?
Waubay Middle School - 03 is part of Waubay School District 18-3.
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