Serving 42 students in grades 7-8, Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04's student population of 42 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04's ranking?
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 is ranked #89 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04?
42 students attend Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04?
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 offer ?
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 part of?
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 is part of Wessington Springs School District 36-2.
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