Wolsey Middle School (Closed 2023)

Wolsey Middle School serves 50 students in grades 5-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
50 students
This chart displays total students of Wolsey Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Wolsey Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wolsey Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wolsey Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wolsey Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wolsey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wolsey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wolsey Middle School?
50 students attend Wolsey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wolsey Middle School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolsey Middle School?
Wolsey Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wolsey Middle School offer ?
Wolsey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Wolsey Middle School part of?
Wolsey Middle School is part of Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6.

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