Serving 35 students in grades 6-8, Wakpala 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 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 35 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Wakpala 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 Wakpala Middle School - 04 is 0.12, 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.
Wakpala Middle School - 04 is ranked #583 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wakpala Middle School - 04?
35 students attend Wakpala Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wakpala Middle School - 04 students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakpala Middle School - 04?
Wakpala Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wakpala Middle School - 04 offer ?
Wakpala Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wakpala Middle School - 04 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 35 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
