Winner Middle School - 02

431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 160 students in grades 6-8, Winner Middle School - 02 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winner Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Winner Middle School - 02's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
160 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Winner Middle School - 02 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 Winner Middle School - 02 is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#406 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
42%
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50-54%
51%
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20-29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Winner Middle School - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
34%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
62%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winner Middle School - 02's ranking?
Winner Middle School - 02 is ranked #406 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Winner Middle School - 02?
160 students attend Winner Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Winner Middle School - 02 students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winner Middle School - 02?
Winner Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winner Middle School - 02 offer ?
Winner Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Winner Middle School - 02 part of?
Winner Middle School - 02 is part of Winner School District 59-2.

School Reviews

5   9/15/2020
Good teachers and great school with the availability of many sports. Great facilities and a good music program. Overall, a very good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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