Serving 76 students in grades 6-8, Wolsey Wessington 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03's student population of 76 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wolsey Wessington 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 Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is 0.20, 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
#469 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03's ranking?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is ranked #469 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?
40-44% 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 Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03?
76 students attend Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 offer ?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 part of?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is part of Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6.
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