Serving 88 students in grades 6-8, White River Middle School - 04 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White River Middle School - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
White River Middle School - 04's student population of 88 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White River Middle School - 04 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 White River Middle School - 04 is 0.26, 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
#568 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
86%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
7%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White River Middle School - 04's ranking?
White River Middle School - 04 is ranked #568 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend White River Middle School - 04?
88 students attend White River Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of White River Middle School - 04 students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White River Middle School - 04?
White River Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does White River Middle School - 04 offer ?
White River Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is White River Middle School - 04 part of?
White River Middle School - 04 is part of White River School District 47-1.
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